Stephen Schaffer

Chief Operating Officer
sschaffer@jbcc.harvard.edu

Stephen Schaffer joined Judge Baker Children’s Center in May of 2009. As Chief Operating Officer, Steve works closely with John Weisz, the Baker’s President and CEO, and the Board of Trustees, developing and implementing the strategic direction for the Center’s future. He also provides oversight for programs and operations.

Steve has special interest in bringing best practice models into services for children and families; and in the challenge of providing the highest quality services while building a financially sustainable organization.

Prior to joining the Baker, Steve spent 20 years with Children’s Friend and Family Service, based in Salem, MA. There he served as Clinical Director and then as the organization’s President from 1992 to 2009.  Prior to this, Steve worked as a clinician and clinical administrator in a variety of clinical and educational settings in the Boston area. At the very start of his career, Steve trained at Judge Baker Children’s Center as a social work intern.
Steve studied at Cornell University, Harvard University and Boston University School of Social Work, where he received his Masters of Social Work.