Paul Winchester, MS, LADC
Paul Winchester attended Grand Canyon University where he received his LADC licensure and began working in the field in January of 2018. Previously Paul was an intern, Group Facilitator, part of the Intake team, and Counselor with Park Avenue; he also has experience working at the State of Minnesota University as a Graduate Assistant for 2 years. While working at Park Avenue Paul has gained experience working with young adults, as well as older adults, both men and women and people that are a part of LBGTQ, various ethnicities and races and people that have experiences with the criminal justice system. Paul is a great listener who has expectational communication skills and is reliable. His professional goals are to have the ability to grow within the counseling field. He is inspired to work in this field because he wants to support people with substance use concerns and be a part of their changing transformation. Paul has the ability to adapt to many different situations when it calls for it and has the ability to perform many different roles. He is very eager to learn and he is passionate about helping others to transform their lives and helping to address their concerns as well.
Mallory Sparks, MA, LADC
Mallory Sparks attended Saint Mary’s University where she earned her Master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services. Previously Mallory was an MICD Intern with Park Avenue and was hired in her current role after completing her internship. In the time that Mallory has been at Park Avenue she has gained experience working with adults with substance use and mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and grief where she has been able to provide an open minded and compassionate approach to working with clients. She is inspired to work in this field because she wants to contribute to a meaningful change in people and it is incredibly fulfilling to witness and be a part of the transformation in people as they achieve their goals in recovery. Her professional goal is to earn her licensure as an LPCC and expand her training in trauma-focused counseling. In her free time, Mallory likes to go camping and spend time outdoors with her husband and dog.
Victoria Anderson, BA, LSW
Victoria Anderson graduated from Winona State University in 2022 with her bachelor’s degree in Social Work and minor in Public Health. Victoria completed her internship in 2022 with Family Service Rochester’s Baby Steps program- working with pregnant women and families with children under two years old. Victoria then worked as a School Social Worker with middle and high school students. Victoria has worked with Park Ave Center since April of 2024. Victoria is passionate about empowering people to live joyful and fulfilling lives. Her favorite thing about working at Park Ave Center is that she learns something new from her client’s every day. Outside of work, Victoria enjoys yoga, reading, hiking, walking, and anything outside.
Dana Miller, ADC-T
Dana Miller holds an Associate’s Degree in Addiction Counseling and is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Community Recovery Initiatives. With the credential ADC-T, Dana has developed a deep commitment to supporting underserved populations through volunteer work in food justice, food insecurity, and community gardening. These efforts have strengthened their belief in the healing power of nature and community engagement, particularly in using gardens as therapeutic spaces. Their work has been instrumental in addressing food access and promoting holistic recovery methods. Looking ahead, Dana plans to further their impact by pursuing a Master’s degree in Non-profit Management, aiming to integrate nature-based recovery approaches into broader community development projects.