Stephanie Mooneyham is a transformational leader whose professional journey is grounded in a rare blend of compassionate service, operational precision, and visionary impact. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, federal grant oversight, and systems development, Stephanie has carved out a unique niche as a builder of sustainable solutions within public health ecosystems. Her passion lies not only in designing programs that work—but in transforming entire systems so they work better, for everyone.
Currently serving as a Quality Assurance Specialist and CSAT Team Lead at ICF, Stephanie leads national monitoring and technical assistance for SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants. Her role extends to overseeing compliance, capacity-building, and performance outcomes across all U.S. states, six territories, and one federally recognized tribe. With every site visit and system review, Stephanie brings a structured, values-based lens to her work, ensuring that federal resources translate into measurable outcomes that promote health equity, accountability, and systemic integrity.
Stephanie’s professional trajectory is rooted in real-world experience—beginning with her early years as a bilingual coordinator supporting families of children with disabilities. Her frontline exposure to pediatric rehabilitation and early intervention systems provided the foundation for a career built on empathy, trust, and rigorous process development. Over time, she progressed into roles that demanded greater strategic leadership, from managing mental health courts to overseeing performance and impact initiatives for statewide behavioral health systems.
At Lutheran Services Florida, Stephanie held the role of Grant Performance and Impact Manager, where she played a pivotal part in securing funding, evaluating grant metrics, and supporting statewide training implementation. During her tenure, she introduced innovative data management strategies and helped institutionalize evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services. Her leadership proved instrumental in reducing overdose recidivism through peer support programs and improving cross-agency coordination in high-stakes recovery settings.
As Director of Mental Health Court in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, Stephanie brought together courts, treatment providers, law enforcement, and community organizations to create more humane, effective alternatives to incarceration. By establishing program fidelity protocols and securing critical grant resources, she transformed a fragmented court system into a nationally respected model of behavioral health justice. Her belief in diversion programming and restorative approaches has influenced numerous courts seeking to balance public safety with therapeutic intervention.
Stephanie’s educational path mirrors her professional ambition: she holds a Bachelor of Science in Pediatric Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and a Master of Business Administration—all earned from Springfield College. These academic achievements underscore her capacity to navigate both the human-centered and analytical dimensions of leadership. Her studies have deepened her fluency in financial oversight, nonprofit governance, and culturally responsive program design.
Beyond her executive roles, Stephanie’s impact is also evident in her extensive board and volunteer service. She has served as President of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Neighborhood Engagement Team, as a member of the Macon Reentry Coalition, and currently contributes her leadership to the Grace Episcopal Church Board. These commitments reflect her dedication to civic engagement and public safety, as well as her belief in faith-based and grassroots collaborations as vehicles for community change.
Stephanie is also an active presenter and speaker, known for engaging audiences on topics such as SAMHSA compliance, substance use prevention, and systems change. She has shared her insights at national conferences including the SAMHSA SBIRT National Conference and regional wellness summits, bringing clarity and actionable tools to practitioners, policymakers, and program managers alike. Her voice is one of practicality, precision, and passion—a rare combination that resonates across sectors.
In every position she has held, Stephanie has exemplified the qualities of a disciplined systems thinker. Whether developing curriculum for school-based prevention programs or leading peer-reviewed grant evaluations, she approaches each challenge with intellectual rigor and a commitment to equitable outcomes. Her bilingual capabilities and multicultural experience further enhance her ability to reach underserved populations and build trust across diverse communities.
Today, as she continues her work in federal grant oversight and quality assurance, Stephanie remains deeply committed to scaling solutions that uplift people, strengthen organizations, and transform policy into practice. Her long-term vision is to contribute to boards and leadership teams that align with her values—where her expertise can accelerate innovation, expand access to care, and drive lasting impact.
Character:
Stephanie demonstrates unwavering integrity in every facet of her work, consistently prioritizing ethical decision-making and equitable outcomes. Her compassion for underserved communities drives her to champion programs that center humanity and justice.
Knowledge:
With dual graduate degrees and decades of hands-on experience, Stephanie blends theoretical expertise with real-world execution. Her depth in behavioral health systems, federal compliance, and organizational leadership positions her as a thought leader in complex public health environments.
Strategic:
Stephanie approaches every initiative with a strategic lens, balancing short-term milestones with long-term systems impact. Her ability to uncover operational patterns and scale best practices makes her a catalyst for transformation.
Communication:
A gifted communicator, Stephanie excels at translating technical data into compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and mobilize. Whether leading cross-sector teams or presenting at national conferences, she fosters dialogue that leads to progress.
