Connie has a Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Administration from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Connie has thirty years’ experience working with individuals/children with mental health diagnosis and behavioral difficulties.  She has previously worked as a program director of an adult mental health program and juvenile probation officer.  Connie is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of all agency-wide DHS residential programs and outlying office locations. She oversees program development, implementation, evaluation, and leads efforts in staff management, admissions coordination, and community outreach.