Hickory Treatment Center at Grinnell

Lisa L. Morgan, Executive Director

With nearly 20 years of experience as a Director of Social Services and in various administrative leadership roles, Lisa L. Morgan has dedicated her career to improving lives through compassionate, trauma-informed care. Her extensive background includes ten years as a Behavioral Health Specialist, where she provided therapeutic support to diverse populations—including children, families, and individuals struggling with addiction. For six years, Lisa has served as the Director of a specialized restoration program for minors who had been trafficked, exploited, or faced teen pregnancy. In this role, she led with empathy, structure, and innovation, helping survivors rebuild trust and stability in their lives.

Lisa’s leadership is defined by her passion for person-centered care and her unwavering commitment to empowering staff and residents alike. She is certified in Crisis Prevention as a certified instructor , and specializes in Trauma-Informed Care and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Known for her strategic vision, integrity, and heart for service, Lisa continues to advocate for excellence in long-term care and behavioral health settings, ensuring every individual is met with dignity, respect, and hope.

Dr. John Allen, Clinical Manager

Dr. John William Allen earned his B.A. at Luther College, M.A. and Psy.D. in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. His professional experience includes independent contractor with Family Adolescent Child Treatment Service and licensed clinical psychologist, private practice in Chicago. Dr. Allen’s work experience includes case manager at long-term residential facilities, counselor at Trilogy, a sober living home for the dually diagnosed, and therapist at an intense outpatient program, Family Adolescents In Recovery.

Cherie Drummer RN, Director of Nursing

Cherie Drummer began her nursing career in 1993 as a CNA before graduating as an LPN from Marshalltown Community College in 1994. In 2015, Cherie completed her Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) at Kaplan University. In her more than 30 years of nursing, she has worked in several areas of nursing including Occupational Health, Long-term Care, Assisted Living Communities, Hospice, Home Health and Correctional Nursing.

As a Correctional Health Nursing Director for 7 years, Cherie oversaw care of patients in jails in Iowa and Illinois while assisting remotely with jails in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota. She continued her pursuit of exceptional care in corrections by obtaining her CCHP-RN certification in 2019.

As a Correctional Nursing Director, she found her passion in caring for those with Mental Health and Substance Use challenges. Her belief in client-centered care has been a cornerstone of her nursing journey and she is honored to be able to extend that care to the clients of Hickory Treatment Center in Grinnell.