Christopher Yadron, PhD is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research located in Calverton, NY. Dr. Yadron is a mission-focused executive with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership and behavioral healthcare experience. He has served in numerous leadership capacities throughout his career and his capabilities include extensive clinical expertise, robust business acumen, and strong interpersonal effectiveness. He is an innovative strategist, skillful at building sustainable patient services while leveraging philanthropic initiatives to advance care and education. Prior to his current role with Wellbridge, he oversaw operations for the west region of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (HBFF), and served as the administrator of the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. In this capacity he provided executive leadership and support for the HBFF national children’s program which has been a forerunner of advocacy for children of addiction for decades. He holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is also a licensed clinical professional counselor and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Dr. Yadron often speaks at conferences and workshops on addiction and the family, counselor training and development, organizational leadership, and the stigma of addiction. He is a resolute leader who is passionate about reversing the stigma of addiction, and helping individuals, families, and children find the help they need to recover.