Acute Care

Diana L. Knaebe, MSW

President and Chief Executive Officer
The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Diana L. Knaebe, MSW, is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare sector. Her impressive track record includes leading non-profit and governmental organizations, serving on the board of a national behavioral health networking organization, and holding key positions such as President of Memorial Behavioral Health and System Administrator of Behavioral Health at Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois. She has also been the State Director of the Illinois Division of Mental Health and the President/CEO of Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, IL. Diana’s career began as a therapist in her home state of Michigan, and she as well as organizations which she led have been recognized with numerous state and national awards for excellence in the field of behavioral health.

Diana is known for being a sound manager, an innovative leader, and a courageous change agent. She is a strong communicator who works cooperatively with various stakeholders to find common ground and reach consensus. Diana leverages her expertise in servant leadership, strategic organizational development, and systems thinking to provide vision and leadership for comprehensive, effective systems.