Will Walker

Executive Director–level leader with 20+ years of experience across education, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and residential care. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance, improve operations, and strengthen organizational performance. Experienced in managing complex programs serving high-needs populations. Doctoral candidate in Organizational Leadership with graduate degrees in healthcare administration and education.

Principal of Operations (Executive Leadership) - IDEA Public Schools - Cincinnati, OH

(2024-01)

• Lead campus operations: safety, facilities, transportation, enrollment, compliance
• Manage cross-functional teams supporting student outcomes
• Implement systems improving accountability and performance

Program Executive Director - Restoration Ranch - Monroe, OH

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Directed residential program operations and staff supervision
• Ensured licensing compliance and service quality

Executive Director – Juvenile Residential - Hillcrest Academy - Cincinnati, OH

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Oversaw behavioral health residential program operations
• Managed compliance, staffing, safety, and youth outcomes

Behavior Health Specialist 2 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital

(2012-01)

Mental health Specialist - Lindner Center of Hope

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

Mental Health Counselor - Best Point (Children's Home of Cincinnati)

(2008-01 - 2015-12)

Program Director / Supervisor - Lodgemaker (VisionQuest) - Los Angeles, CA

(2004-01 - 2008-12)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Organizational Leadership

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Master of Education (MEd)

Bachelor of Business Management

Bachelor of Theology