ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education, a national provider of behavioral health, therapy and education solutions for children and young adults, recently announced Emily Leonard as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Leonard will lead the organization's HR department and will be responsible for developing, leading and guiding recruiting efforts; employee relations; performance management; training and leadership development and compensation and benefit strategies. She brings nearly 20 years experience to her new role having previously served as chief talent officer for Ampersand Health and senior vice president of HR for e+CancerCare. A graduate of Furman University, Leonard also earned a master's in counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University.