Emily Lyon
About Emily Lyon
Emily Lyon is the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Quality at Adoption Rhode Island, with a career focused on supporting children and teenagers with special needs in foster care and adoptive homes.
Chief Operating Officer and Director of Quality at Adoption Rhode Island
Emily Lyon has held the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Director of Quality at Adoption Rhode Island since joining the team in October 2014. In these capacities, she oversees the organization's operational functions while also focusing on quality assurance initiatives. Her work aligns with the organization's mission to provide family permanency for children and teenagers in foster care and adoptive homes.
Experience in Foster Care and Adoption Programs
Emily Lyon's career includes extensive experience working with children and teenagers with special needs in both foster care and adoptive homes. At Communities for People's Families for Children program, Emily started as a Social Worker before advancing to the role of Director. Here, she was responsible for training, licensing, and clinical support oversight of foster and pre-adoptive families, reflecting her commitment to child welfare services.
Collaboration with Adoption Rhode Island
Emily Lyon has collaborated with Adoption Rhode Island for nearly ten years, contributing her expertise to enhance services aimed at achieving permanency for children. Her dedication to the organization's mission is evident in her approach and initiatives, which advocate the mantra 'there is a family for every child and a child for every family.' Her collaborations have strengthened the organization’s impact on the community.
Specialization in Systems Development and Service Array Building
During her tenure with the RI System of Care, Emily Lyon developed her skills in systems development and service array building. This background has equipped her with the knowledge and experience necessary to innovate and improve service delivery within Adoption Rhode Island. Her role involves ensuring that the systems in place are effective and responsive to the needs of children and families.
Lead Clinician in Therapeutic Sports Program
In addition to her main professional roles, Emily Lyon works as a Lead Clinician with the Therapeutic Sports Program. This program aims to support youth with diverse mental and emotional health needs through sports. Her involvement in this initiative highlights her commitment to holistic approaches to mental health treatment and her ability to engage with youth in varied and impactful ways.