02/11/2026
We are excited to announce several significant leadership transitions that strengthen clinical, operational, financial and technology infrastructure as we continue our growth as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
Each brings exceptional expertise and a deep commitment to our mission. Their leadership will play a vital part in ensuring we can continue meeting the increasing behavioral health needs of our community with excellence, innovation and compassion.
Kelli Liechty, LCSW, MBA, has been named Chief Operating Officer. She joined Oaklawn in 2020 and most recently served as Vice President of Access & Crisis Services, leading major advancements in accessing services and crisis care infrastructure. Through her leadership, Oaklawn achieved status as a CCBHC and was selected as one of eight clinics in the state to participate in this pilot program. Liechty holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Kristin Tawadros, PsyD, HSPP, has been appointed Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Tawadros succeeds longtime leader Bonita Schrock, who retired in December after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Dr. Tawadros is a seasoned clinical psychologist and executive leader with more than a decade of experience in outpatient services, program development and clinical supervision. She joined Oaklawn in 2013. As CCO, she oversees clinical strategy, service delivery and multidisciplinary collaboration across campuses. In addition to her leadership at Oaklawn, she serves as practicum supervisor for doctoral students at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Tawadros holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology.
Kimberly Pendzinski, CPA, is Oaklawn’s Chief Financial Officer, following the retirement of long‑time CFO Joe Barkman. Pendzinski is an accomplished finance and operations executive with extensive experience across healthcare, private business and education. A graduate of Indiana University and a licensed CPA, she brings a strong blend of financial expertise, operational leadership and mission‑driven service.
Dr. Jacob Franklin has been named Chief Medical Information Officer. A board‑certified psychiatrist and clinical informaticist, Dr. Franklin brings deep experience in digital health, clinical decision support and technology‑enabled care. He previously completed a Clinical Informatics Fellowship and AI Scholar training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he also earned a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Informatics. Dr. Franklin also provides direct client care as a physician psychiatrist.
