Our Team

Dr. Christine Cauffield

Executive Vice President - SAMH

Dr. Christine Cauffield has served as President and CEO of organizations providing integrated health services for children through seniors, including a corporation that provides in-patient, acute psychiatric care to seniors in crisis.  She received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology and completed her Internship and Post-Doctoral Residency at Harvard Medical School, where she specialized in geriatric neuropsychology.  She currently serves as the President of the Florida Council on Aging, President of the Florida Association of Managing Entities, and is a member of the Executive Board of the Smart Justice Alliance of Florida. Dr. Cauffield also serves on the Florida Department of Elder Affairs State Plan Advisory Group. She is a Leadership Florida alumna and represents the United States for EuComs, an organization compromised of 36 European countries that are dedicated to advancing community based behavioral healthcare in Europe. Dr. Cauffield’s proven track record of management success has resulted in several company turn-arounds.  Additionally, her vision and strategic planning allow organizational growth and expansion, with innovative clinical programs.  She has developed national Best-Practice models that include in-home care, out-patient, inpatient and acute care hospital-based units.  Dr. Cauffield has successfully integrated healthcare services that encompass both urban and rural community settings.  She is a passionate healthcare advocate and is adept at working with local, state and national governmental officials to champion policy and funding initiatives.  Dr. Cauffield incorporates philanthropic fund-raising and effectively engages the communities she serves.  She has successfully worked with local, state and national policy makers on critical healthcare initiatives.

Shelley Katz

Chief Operating Officer

Shelley Katz is currently Chief Operating Officer of LSF Health Systems overseeing Network Management, Provider Relations, Compliance and Housing. Ms. Katz brings over 35 years of experience in serving vulnerable populations in both the Child Welfare and Behavioral Health arenas. Prior to joining LSF Health Systems, Ms. Katz spent 26 years at Children’s Home Society of Florida in a variety of roles, starting as a case manager and ending as Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Katz has served on several boards of directors including the United States Selective Service Board, the Florida Coalition for Children Board, and is currently serving on the American Children’s Campaign Board of Directors. Ms. Katz is a graduate of Leadership Gainesville and Leadership Florida and has earned a Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rollins College.

Anne K. Madsen

Chief Financial Officer

Anne Madsen is the CFO for LSF Health Systems. Managing a budget of $180M, Anne has direct oversight of the Finance and Data divisions for LSF Health Systems. With a career in healthcare spanning three decades, Ms. Madsen has served in numerous leadership positions both in Florida and Idaho, including hospital CFO, CFO for academic-based outpatient health centers, State Market Director with oversight for the NEMT contract for Medicaid recipients, and Managed Care Director for home health and hospice agencies across nine states. Ms. Madsen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University and her MBA and Certificate in Healthcare Administration from The University of Miami. A passionate advocate, she has served her communities through volunteerism and held board positions for several non-profit organizations.

Dusty Pye

Chief Integration Officer