Joanne has worked at Park Avenue Center since 2004. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Minnesota and worked at Minneapolis Public Schools and Northwestern Bell before joining the team. Joanne grew the admissions department from one person to a team of four. She is focused on developing and maintaining positive relationships with the community and committed to helping clients begin treatment to pursue their journey towards recovery.
Diane joined the team in 2016 after obtaining her Diploma in Addiction Counseling at MCTC and Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Communication from the University of Minnesota. Diane chose to make a career change into this field due to her passion for helping others struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. She feels it is essential to offer the best possible client experience to all those seeking services at Park Avenue Center. Diane also enjoys volunteering with the Animal Humane Society.
William has over 20 years of experience in the chemical dependency treatment field. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies from Metro State University. William’s previous experience includes working at House of Charity and HCMC. He worked at Park Avenue Center as a Counselor for five years before transitioned to Vallhalla Place Inc. where he started the outpatient program. William returned to Park Avenue Center in 2014 as a Clinical Supervisor leading the Culturally Specific Program and is involved with the Hennepin County Drug and DWI courts