Sarah Summey is a Mental Health Leadership Executive in Greater Orlando with a diverse background in executive operations, business development, admissions and access to care, and clinical care roles in behavioral healthcare. Her expertise includes operational strategy, multi-facility oversight, and strategic planning. As CEO of Lakewood Center since March 2023, she has driven strategic initiatives, leading to increased philanthropy efforts and expanded program reach. She has also overseen the groundbreaking on an Assisted Living Facility and established academic affiliations with the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, and Walden University.
Previously, Sarah was the Senior Director of Business Development at Universal Health Services and has held significant roles at Pasadena Villa Psychiatric Network. She serves on the executive committee as Secretary for NAMI Greater Orlando. Her education includes a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Purdue University and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from East Tennessee State University. Sarah has extensive expertise in working with populations with serious mental illness, fueling her advocacy for accessible, compassionate mental healthcare.