Jen Carvalho

Jen Carvalho serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Haven at College, bringing over two decades of healthcare leadership experience and a deep personal commitment to recovery. As a woman in long-term recovery herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her role leading The Haven’s mission of supporting students in their journey to wellness.

Throughout her distinguished career, Carvalho has held several executive positions in behavioral healthcare, including President and Chief Operating Officer of Your Behavioral Health, Division President of Discovery Behavioral Health, and Market CEO for Acadia Healthcare. Her leadership style focuses on inspiring teams, creating opportunities for professional development and organizational improvement while championing client-centered care.

Access to care has long been a rallying point for Jen and to that end, she has served on a variety of boards, including CCAPP and NAATP and worked at a legislative level to promote parity in behavioral health. She recently worked with the Kennedy Forum Workforce Development committee to create solutions for advancement of our care teams.

Known for unwavering dedication to helping clients and staff reach their full potential, Carvalho combines strategic business acumen with a passionate commitment to transforming students’ lives. Her leadership guides The Haven’s continued expansion of evidence-based treatment services across college campuses, making recovery support more accessible to students in need.

Jen balances her leadership with personal passions, that include her husband and son, and her love of adventure running.