Chief Clinical Officer (Retired)
Oaklawn
Bonita Schrock has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing behavioral health care in northern Indiana. As Oaklawn’s first chief clinical officer, she has provided visionary leadership, guiding the organization through transformational change while mentoring generations of clinicians and leaders.
Schrock began her career at Oaklawn as a child and adolescent therapist before quickly advancing into leadership roles. She earned her undergraduate degree from Goshen College and a Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University. In 2019, she was named Oaklawn’s first chief clinical officer, where she aligned clinical practices across the organization to ensure consistency, quality and a strong foundation in evidence-based care.
Schrock’s tenure has been defined by system-level impact. She led Oaklawn’s transformation into a trauma-informed organization and helped extend those principles across agencies and partners throughout the region. She played a key role in growing Elkhart County’s System of Care into a state and national model, securing multiple SAMHSA expansion grants that brought significant investment into children’s mental health. She also helped position Oaklawn as one of Indiana’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, expanding access to care and strengthening crisis response services for thousands of individuals each year.
A highly respected mentor, Schrock is known for her ability to identify and cultivate leadership in others. Many professionals across Oaklawn and the broader behavioral health community credit her guidance with shaping their careers. She leaves a lasting legacy of innovation, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to building stronger, more connected systems of care.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM MDT