Betsy Caroff

Accomplished leader with extensive experience at Allegheny County CYF, adept in strategic planning and operations management. Spearheaded workforce initiatives, policy development, and DEI efforts, enhancing agency operations and staff development. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and program evaluation, significantly improving service delivery and fostering a positive work culture.

• Worked directly with Native American communities on the Crow Creek Reservation, supporting youth in residential care.
• Engaged in Special Olympics (St. Louis, MO) and HIV/AIDS outreach (Pittsburgh, PA) through direct services and education.
• Served as a Boy Scouts of America Committee Chair, mentoring youth, including the first female Eagle Scout in Pittsburgh.

• Workforce Well-Being & Retention, Co-Lead of the Workforce Well-Being Team, collaborating with the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) to develop action teams addressing workforce challenges., Created Peer Pods, a peer support network for supervisors.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership, Co-Convener of Black Girls Equity Alliance (2020–2023), focusing on addressing racial disparities in child welfare., Led training for mandated reporters on implicit bias in decision-making.
• Leadership Development & Training, Trained Leadership Coach through the Leadership Academy, mentoring emerging leaders., Certified Predictive Index Analyst, specializing in workforce assessments and leadership strategy.