Stacy DiStefano is the Founder and CEO of Consulting for Human Services (CFHS), a national advisory firm comprising over 60 subject matter experts and strategic advisors specializing in mental health, substance use disorder (SUD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and digital solutions. CFHS is recognized as the leading advisor in nonprofit mergers and acquisitions, offering comprehensive support from matchmaking and due diligence through to post-close integration. 

 With three decades of experience in the human services field, Stacy has held key leadership positions, including Vice President of Innovation at Resources for Human Development, Chief Operating Officer at Open Minds, and Chief Operating Officer at Chimes International. A trained solution-focused therapist, Stacy is a sought-after speaker and a trusted advisor to boards and private equity firms navigating complex M&A transactions in the nonprofit sector. 

 In addition to leading CFHS, Stacy serves on the Advisory Boards of RxDiet, Floreo Tech, and A Home Within. She is also a fourth-year member of Chief, a network dedicated to empowering women leaders.