SELENA STOCKLEY
Tulsa,Oklahoma
Summary
Senior behavioral health leader with experience improving outcomes for isolation, depression, cognitive decline, and financial strain through mission-driven programs. Leads cross-functional teams across policy development, partnership negotiations, and operational oversight. Uses performance data to expand service capacity and strengthen accountability in complex organizations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Pawnee Nation Of Oklahoma
Pawnee, Oklahoma
04.2026 - Current
- Negotiated partnerships with agencies, vendors, and tribal stakeholders to advance Pawnee Nation initiatives.
- Aligned daily operations of Pawnee Nation departments with Tribal Council priorities to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated staff supervision and performance reviews, providing leadership guidance to strengthen team effectiveness.
- Created policies that supported Pawnee Nation services, compliance, and administration.
- Conducted research on grant opportunities for funding for nonprofit funding priorities
- Drafted proposal sections for foundation and government applications
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
GRAND Mental Health
Tulsa, OK
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Directed business development initiatives focused on revenue expansion and market opportunities, resulting in a diversified funding portfolio and long-term financial stability.
- Championed core mission goals by integrating mental health advocacy into business development projects, expanding critical support services and increasing organizational influence in the behavioral health sector.
- Spearheaded a major capital campaign to expand a specialized addiction recovery center, raising necessary capital for state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced patient capacity.
- Led a capital campaign that successfully funded the expansion of the Addiction Recovery Center.
- Secured vital community resources by negotiating long-term agreements with private foundations and public donors to fund specialized programs and expand client access to care.
- Negotiated long-term agreements with private foundations and public donors to secure resources for specialized programs, enabling care for thousands of underserved clients.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with external stakeholders and government officials to advance public policy goals and secure legislative support for behavioral health initiatives.
- Managed stakeholder communications by developing transparent reporting frameworks, building donor trust and enhancing long-term investment.
- Guided a high-performing team through the implementation of professional development programs and performance-based KPIs, increasing departmental productivity by 20%.
- Optimized team performance by mentoring junior staff and aligning individual goals with organizational objectives, improving project turnaround times and employee morale.
- Developed and maintained robust partnerships with community organizations to leverage shared resources, maximizing outreach impact and expanding referral networks.
- Directed client relations and support operations across 13 counties in Oklahoma, ensuring consistent service delivery.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mental Health Association Of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term operational strategies aligned with the organizational mission. These initiatives expanded service capacity and improved the scalability of regional programs.
- Directed operations for Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices, overseeing quality improvement, human resources, education, marketing, and development departments. Managed key contracts and served as strategic advisor to CEO.
- Developed and monitored annual budgets for multiple departments to ensure strategic allocation of financial resources, leading to successful completion of major projects within fiscal parameters.
- Led departmental supervision for Marketing, Development, and Education teams to foster cross-functional collaboration. This integrated approach resulted in a more cohesive brand message and a measurable increase in community outreach effectiveness.
- Guided marketing and development teams in launching targeted campaigns that supported expanding operations and mission-driven goals, resulting in increased annual revenue and enhanced public awareness.
- Supervised the Education Department's curriculum development to ensure training programs met evolving industry standards. This initiative improved staff competency levels and ensured the organization remained at the forefront of industry advocacy.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Meadows Behavioral Health
Dallas, TX
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Directed operations for a 44-bed specialty drug and alcohol treatment center, overseeing contract negotiations and managed care agreements to drive revenue. Managed a $6M annual budget, expanded detox capacity by 4 beds, and launched an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in 2019. Successfully transitioned accreditation from CARF to the Joint Commission and restructured departments to enhance patient services while reducing expenses, resulting in a $600K budget surplus in 2016 and 2017.
- Directed daily operations for 44-bed specialty treatment center, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Facilitated transition from CARF to Joint Commission accreditation, elevating clinical standards.
- Negotiated complex managed care agreements and contracts to optimize reimbursement rates and improve the facility's financial health. These favorable deals secured long-term revenue streams and enhanced the organization's market position.
- Engineered a plan to decrease operational expenses while maintaining quality of addiction treatment services. Achieved significant annual savings through strategic sourcing and staff optimization.
- Leveraged data-driven financial management to meet and exceed yearly budget projections for multimillion-dollar operation. Monitored key performance indicators to achieve a $600,000 surplus in consecutive years.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rolling Hills Hospital
Ada, Oklahoma
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Directed operations for 40-bed acute and residential geriatric and adult psychiatric facility within Acadia Healthcare system, overseeing a $10 million budget and leading a team of over 200 employees while managing specialized geriatric, adult, adolescent, and intellectual disability units. Successfully spearheaded a facility expansion from 40 to 108 beds between 2012 and 2015.
- Expanded psychiatric facility from 40 to 108 beds within three years to meet community demand for mental health services, adding adolescent acute psych and adolescent residential beds, significantly increasing patient capacity and enhancing long-term sustainability.
- Provided executive leadership to a multidisciplinary team of over 245 employees across multiple specialized clinical departments. This leadership fostered a high-performance culture that supported quality care for intellectually disabled and acute psychiatric patients.
- Achieved a record physician recruitment in a rural market and secured deemed status with CMS and The Joint Commission. Outperformed financial targets, exceeding budgets in 2013 and 2014 by over $850,000.
- Spearheaded the rigorous preparation process required to secure deemed status with national healthcare accrediting organizations and federal regulatory bodies. Achieving these certifications ensured the facility met the highest national standards for safety and healthcare excellence.
- Managed daily operations for large acute and residential facility, maintaining stringent clinical and safety standards to ensure seamless operation of specialized units during the period of rapid organizational transition.
Education
BA - Arts
University of Texas Arlington
10-1991
Skills
- Strategic business development
- Market opportunity identification
- Fundraising strategy
- Grant writing
- Contract negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Legislative support
- Community outreach
- KPI analysis
- Performance accountability
- Financial portfolio diversification
- Cross-functional management
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Strategic messaging
- Mental health policy
Personal Information
Title: HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE: CREATIVE - ENGAGING - GENUINE
Timeline
Executive Director
Pawnee Nation Of Oklahoma
04.2026 - Current
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
GRAND Mental Health
01.2023 - 02.2026
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mental Health Association Of Oklahoma
06.2020 - 12.2022
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Meadows Behavioral Health
12.2015 - 12.2019
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rolling Hills Hospital
03.2012 - 09.2015
BA - Arts
University of Texas Arlington