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Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Category: Professional Staff

Kelly Piazza, MS, RDN, LD

Kelly attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she completed her Masters degree in Human Nutrition and Foods. Prior to joining Park Avenue Center, Kelly worked as a Dietitian with Anoka County and completed her Dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota. She chose to work in this field because she is passionate about helping underserved individuals and teaching other about how nutrition is affected by substance abuse. In her free time, Kelly enjoys running, reading, camping, and traveling.

Felicia Killpack, BS, LADC

Felicia attended St. Cloud State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counseling and Community Psychology. Prior to starting at Park Avenue Center, Felicia worked as a MAT Counselor with Valhalla Place focusing on harm reduction and patient centered care. She was inspired to work in this field because she saw those around her struggling with substance use and wanted to find a way to help them. She is passionate about helping clients find the right program and resources to be successful. In her free time, she enjoys creating art, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Rachael Gardner, MA, LADC

Rachael attended St. Mary’s University where she obtained her Addiction Certificate and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. Prior to starting at Park Avenue Center, Rachael completed an internship at Northstar Regional and served as a Jail Case Coordinator with MN Adult and Teen Challenge. She considers her greatest strengths to be her compassion and understanding. She was inspired to work in the field because she wants to help others move forward and start their journey to a healthier and happier life. In her free time, Rachael enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her family and two puppies.

Mohamed Warsame, BS, LADC

Mohamed attended school at Anoka Ramsey and Anoka Technical College where he earned his AA degree in Community Health and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Metro State University. Mohamed completed his internship at Park Avenue Center and was offered a position as a Group Facilitator upon graduation. He was then promoted to the role of Co-occurring Counselor in the Men’s Program. Prior to starting at Park Avenue Center, Mohamed worked in the healthcare field as Community Outreach with Midwest Quality Home Care where he assisted in communicating information between patients and healthcare professionals. He is passionate about working with MICD clients and it is his goal to provide an integrated approach that can be effective mentally, physically, and spiritually. In his free time, he likes to re-charge by working out and spending time outdoors with his children.

Haley Skillings, RN, BSN, CARN

Haley attended Anoka Ransey Community College where she earned her ASN degree and obtained her RN license. She is currently finishing up her BSN degree at Bemidji State. Prior to Park Avenue Center, Haley worked as the RN Nurse Manager at Meridian Behavioral Health. Haley has a passion for working with the MICD population and has seen many people find happiness and success in sobriety. She has applied for her CARN (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse) certification and was inspired to work in the addiction field as an RN because she saw that patients with substance use disorders are often overlooked in hospitals and clinics. She wants to ensure that every patient receives the same level of quality care.

Nasra Budul, ADC-T

Nasra attended Minneapolis College where she earned her Associates in Addiction Counseling. She completed her practicum at Park Avenue Center and was offered a position as Co-occurring Counselor upon graduating. She previously worked as a Lead Community Health Worker with Ready Set Smile. In her free time, she has volunteered with Mother’s Against Gun Violence and Mom’s Demand Action to advocate for gun violence prevention to end the tragic and senseless loss of community members to gun violence.

Shannon Haynes, AS, ADC-T

Shannon obtained her Associate of Science in Addiction Counseling from MCTC. Prior to joining Park Avenue Center as an Intake Float Counselor, Shannon worked with RS Eden as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has also previously worked with adolescents at the Anthony Louis Center. Shannon’s future plans include receiving her Bachelor’s degree and learning and growing within the field. She was inspired to work in this field as addiction had touched her own family. She considers her greatest strength to be her resilience and is passionate about working to help individuals make a total change in their lifestyle and have a second chance at life. When Shannon is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Jill Berray, BS, LSW

Jill graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Catherine University where she majored in Social Work with a minor in Chemical Dependency. Jill completed her internship with Park Avenue Center and was offered a position with our social work team upon graduation. She considers her greatest skills to be her deep empathy, caring, and ability to see the good in others. She was inspired to work in this field because she cares about the wellbeing of others and wants to help people meet their definition of success in life. She is passionate about helping clients make progress on their road to recovery and creating a safe and inviting environment for them. In her free time, Jill enjoys hanging out with her cats and walking around the lakes.

Ashley Snoke, MS, RDN, LD

Ashley received her Bachelors degree from Arizona State University and Masters degree from Texas Tech University, both in Nutrition and Dietetics. She has worked in the nutrition field for over 6 years and most recently worked as a Program Dietitian with the Emily Program assisting adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders. Ashley chose to work at Park Avenue Center because she is passionate about mental health and helping individuals make long lasting changes to improve their lives. She has seen first-hand individuals suffering with substance use and the positive role that treatment team members have in helping someone recover. In her free time, Ashley enjoys biking around the lakes in Minnesota, reading, and taking her dog on walks.

Prince Smith, BA, ADC-T

Prince obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan University and completed his internship with Park Avenue Center. Upon completing his internship, Prince came to work for Park Avenue as a Group Facilitator and has been promoted to a full-time position working hands-on with the clients. Prince considers his greatest strength to be his ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals from all backgrounds, communities, and cultures. He is passionate about helping people grow and recognize that everyone is special with special gifts to contribute. In his spare time, he operates Prince Catering and has volunteered with the food-shelf to offer food support to other students in need. He enjoys spending time with his family, gardening/landscaping, and viewing documentaries.