Helen served as a U.S. Probation Officer for 27 years, and has a significant breadth of experience providing supervision to clients with a diverse range of criminogenic needs. Helen is also a long-time adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix – Madison Campus, teaching various criminal justice undergraduate level courses. Helen holds an MSSW from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a graduate of the Federal Judicial Center’s Probation Leadership Development Program.

As a board member, Helen has shared her wealth of community corrections expertise; helping guide ACS in providing the best possible services for our clients, communities, and stakeholders. 

As an IT professional for over 20 years, Patrick is instrumental in advising on the organization’s technological infrastructure and process management. Before COVID, Patrick organized meetings and volunteered in local jails for over 8 years. In this role, he helped give men tools to succeed in sobriety. As a frequent volunteer and advocate of community corrections practices, Patrick weaves a passion for social services with his technical expertise.

 With both clinical and administrative experience in the field of substance abuse treatment, Walter’s approach to assessing organizational decisions ensures cohesion between all levels of service delivery. Prior to his tenure as Executive Director for AMS of Wisconsin (Oshkosh and Minocqua), Walter served as Executive Director for Acadia Health Care’s Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center. With over 14 years of experience, Walter is a well-practiced AODA counselor. He holds a B.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Social Work from Upper Iowa University.

Celeste brings her extensive knowledge in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care to the Board of Directors. Through her clinical expertise as a Therapist with Journey Mental Health Center, Celeste offers invaluable guidance on the provision of services for clients with mental illness.

Celeste previously served as the Program and Outreach Coordinator for NAMI Dane County. Celeste also served as President of the City of Angel’s Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance in Los Angeles. She holds an MSW from California State University; along with certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.