Carolyn Spence

Carolyn Spence is the Chief Information Officer for Alexander Youth Network, an organization in North Carolina providing an array of mental and behavioral health services for children and young adults.  Carolyn has been with the organization for more than 20 years overseeing the organization’s clinical case management, administration, billing, utilization management, EHR development and implementation, and data analysis. Carolyn’s success is attributed to her ability to partner clinical and IT staff, create interdisciplinary teamwork, and develop relationships with technology vendors. Her dedication to children’s mental health and knack for innovation have produced organizational efficiencies, effective systems for care and streamlined processes throughout the organization. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada.