Since becoming President of KVC Missouri in 2021, Lindsey Stephenson has significantly expanded the organization’s reach and impact. Under her leadership, KVC Missouri has experienced substantial revenue growth and expanded its reach to 25 locations across the state. Lindsey’s focus on building strong community partnerships has enhanced collaboration with local schools, healthcare providers and child welfare organizations, creating a more integrated support system for at-risk youth and families. Her ability to engage with elected officials, healthcare executive and business leaders has made her a trusted voice in child welfare and children’s mental health treatment, effectively solving complex challenges and driving meaningful change.

Stephenson has been a driving force behind KVC Missouri’s expansion and elevated impact, leading the organization to a strategic partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital to develop a state-of-the-art youth mental wellness facility in St. Louis on the Webster Groves campus. This groundbreaking project addresses a critical gap in mental health services for teens and youth in the region through the highest-quality, accessible care. By championing this initiative, Stephenson is reshaping the landscape of youth mental health in Missouri and setting a new standard for excellence in care.

Lindsey has been actively involved in child welfare for over 20 years. Prior to her role in Missouri, she served as Vice President of Operations for KVC Kansas, where she led a team that grew community support for children in foster care by dramatically increasing the number of foster and adoptive families. She also transformed residential services and launched innovative initiatives such as the Protective Homes project.

Lindsey was honored as one of 25 Rising Stars in the Kansas City Business Community through the 2022 NextGen Leaders Awards by the Kansas City Business Journal. In 2024, the Kansas City Business Journal again honored Stephenson as one of the Twenty to Know in Health Care. These recognitions highlight her leadership in the community and her commitment to transforming child welfare and mental health services across the region.

She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Kansas and is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW).