Colleen began her clinical journey as a Diet Technician at a Residential Treatment Center (RTC) as she continued her education and earned her clinical licensure as a Registered Dietitian. Colleen then earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare. With this advanced degree, Colleen led a team of Dietitians as a Director of Nutrition Services for RTC, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Colleen then combined her passion for nutrition and operations and was promoted to Assistant Director of Operations. Within this position, Colleen assisted in the development and operations including but not limited to RTC, PHP, and IOP for adults and adolescents. During this time, Colleen supervised and led an extensive team in clinical operations.
Outside of operations, Colleen has experience working individually with patients of all ages and families regarding their relationship with food, body, and overall functioning. Colleen believes addictions do not discriminate; all ages, genders and backgrounds deserve a chance at improving their outlook on life and doing so through gentle nutrition therapy, intense group or individual therapy, and joining a diverse community to no longer feel alone.
In 2022, Colleen co-founded a Joint Commission Accredited IOP and Outpatient Program in Will County as she recognized the need for quality treatment for mental health and eating disorders in the community. Colleen returned to Suncloud Health in 2024 as Director of Operations and is assisting with program growth and development.
