Dr. Christine Cauffield has served as President and CEO of organizations providing
integrated health services for children through seniors, including a corporation that
provides in-patient, acute psychiatric care to seniors in crisis. She received her doctorate
degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and completed her
Internship and Post-Doctoral Residency at Harvard Medical School, where she
specialized in geriatric neuropsychology. She served as President of Florida Council on
Aging, President of Florida Association of Managing Entities, and serves on the
Executive Board of Smart Justice of Florida. Dr. Cauffield serves on the Florida
Chamber Foundation Board of Trustees. Dr. Cauffield was appointed to serve on the
White House National Drug Control Policy National Advisory Panel to identify and
define evidence-based public health recommendations for the prevention, treatment of
and recovery from substance use disorder in the United States for the White House’s
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
Dr. Cauffield is a Leadership Florida alum. Dr. Cauffield has written book chapters on
senior behavioral health issues in addition to numerous articles. She has appeared on
CNN Nightly News, ABC Prime Time, AP Press, and several national and international
media. Her clinical expertise includes substance abuse, trauma recovery, grief and loss
issues, integrated health, and brain disease/disorders. She is a sought-after speaker and
frequently presents at State, National and International conferences.
She currently is CEO of LSF Health Systems, the Managing Entity comprised of 100
Behavioral Health Care organizations that span a 23-county region. The network serves
over 1.2 million clients annually with a budget of 300 million in North Central and
Northeast Florida. Dr. Cauffield represents the United States for EuComs, an
organization comprised of 36 European countries that are dedicated to advancing
community based behavioral healthcare in Europe.
Dr. Cauffield’s proven record of accomplishment has resulted in several company
turnarounds. Additionally, her vision and strategic planning allow organizational growth
and expansion, with innovative clinical programs. She has developed national Best-
Practice models that include in-home care, out-patient, inpatient, and acute care hospital-
based units. Dr. Cauffield has successfully integrated healthcare services that encompass
both urban and rural community settings. She is a passionate healthcare advocate and is
adept at working with local, state, and national governmental officials to champion policy
and funding initiatives. Dr. Cauffield incorporates philanthropic fund-raising and
effectively engages the communities she serves. She has successfully worked with local,
state, and national policy makers on critical healthcare initiatives.
