Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., MBA

Chief Health Officer

Dr. Tracy Gayeski serves as Catalight’s Chief Health Officer, bringing over 20 years of clinical and administrative leadership in developmental disabilities. Her unique qualifications — a licensed clinical neuropsychologist combined with an MBA in Healthcare Management — provide a comprehensive perspective on both clinical practice and system efficiency.

As Chief Health Officer, Dr. Gayeski oversees all day-to-day operations, oversees the provider network activity and growth, and supports the Catalight Research Institute. This leadership ensures clinical practice is continually informed by cutting-edge findings and aligned with strategic operational goals.

Dr. Gayeski commits to several key initiatives: expanding treatment modalities and choices, supporting high-performing teams, and utilizing a full suite of metrics to drive operational success and efficiency. She champions a dedicated person-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of actively integrating client and family perspectives with empirically based medical interventions.

Before joining Catalight, Dr. Gayeski served in a significant director and practitioner role at Kaiser Permanente, where she oversaw complex programs including autism services, behavioral health clinics, and primary and specialty care psychology. She also worked as a neuropsychologist on a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team helping individuals with acquired brain injuries.