Speaker's Profile

Stephanie Eken, MD, MBA, is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Eken leads LifeStance’s clinical strategy and vision, enabling LifeStance to set the standard in outpatient mental healthcare for the industry.Before joining LifeStance, Dr. Eken served as the Chief Medical Officer of Acadia Healthcare. Prior to Acadia Healthcare, she spent 15 years at Rogers Behavioral Health, most recently as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Eken is a recognized thought leader in clinical governance, behavioral health innovation and patient safety. She frequently contributes to discussions on aligning clinical quality with organizational strategy and is committed to advancing care models that improve outcomes for patients while supporting clinicians.Dr. Eken received her bachelor’s degree in Leadership from the University of Richmond. She completed her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and residency training at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Eken also holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee.