Leadership Team

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President

Diane has over 30 years of combined clinical experience in Minnesota as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). She has extensive experience working with high-conflict parents and complex family systems, focused on child-centered solutions in their best interests. Diane views family dynamics from a systems perspective, understanding the strengths and complexities of each individual and their contribution to the family needs, rewards, expectations, and cultural attributes. These factors are interwoven influences that guide parenting, relationships, communication styles, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Diane graduated in 1995 from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, with an emphasis on Human Relations, and completed a certificate program in alcohol and drug counseling. In 2009, she graduated from St. Cloud State University with an Master 0f Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.

She is designated a Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, a member of the National and State Chapters of the AFCC - Association of Family and Conciliation Court and a Professional Member of National and State NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Diane is a Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts, and has experience working within Family and Criminal Courts. Diane is native to Minnesota and resides with her husband in the countryside as empty nesters (5 kids later) - and one exceptional British Labrador Retriever, Josie. 

Term Ends 2028

Treasurer

Terri is Broker/Owner of West Metro Real Estate Group and been in real estate sales for 15 years. For 25 years prior to that she was a Branch/Area Manager for two highly successful mortgage companies both here in Minnesota and California. She also managed five Homeowner Associations of over 130 units. With this background the skills she brings is financial management/budgeting, high attention to detail, organizational, leadership, motivation, training to name a few. She currently lives in Annandale with her husband of 40 years; has three sons & six grandchildren. Her heart is in seeing these children and parents have the tools & education to move forward in some very difficult circumstances to change their path and lead a healthy, happy life and become a strong leader in our communities.  

Term Ends 2027

Board Member

Stephanie J. Hill grew up in small town Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduating from high school, Stephanie went on to obtain her Bachelors Degree in American Law and Legal Systems from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN and later her law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN.

Prior to attending law school, Stephanie was introduced to the family court system as a responding party in a family law matter. After nearly two years of litigation, five days of trial and $50,000+ in legal fees, Stephanie prevailed. Stephanie became an attorney to help others faced with divorce and related family law issues. 

No one understands the stakes better than someone who has been in your very same shoes and knows first-hand what you stand to lose. Stephanie will approach your case with a fierce advocacy and compassionate understanding.

Stephanie focuses her practice exclusively in the area of family law, with a special emphasis on cases involving members of the military and law enforcement.

Term Ends 2029

Founder & Executive Director

Chrystal F. Fischer is the Founder and Executive Director of Parenting with Grace, where she is dedicated to strengthening families, protecting children, and creating opportunities for safe, meaningful connection during challenging family circumstances.

Chrystal’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. Years before founding Parenting with Grace, she experienced supervised parenting time firsthand as a custodial parent bringing her two-year-old child to supervised visits. That experience continues to shape her compassionate, child-centered approach and her belief that families deserve services that provide safety, dignity, and support.

Since founding Parenting with Grace in 2022, Chrystal has led its growth into a comprehensive family support organization providing supervised parenting time and safe exchanges, parenting and anger management education, co-parenting support, and youth prevention programming.

Chrystal brings a background in business management, human resources, and leadership, along with extensive specialized training in trauma-informed and court-involved family services. She is a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Anger Management Specialist, trained Co-Parenting Specialist™, and author of Protected & Connected™.

Beyond Parenting with Grace, Chrystal serves on the Board of Directors of the Supervised Visitation Network (SVN) and on the Legislative and Public Policy Committee for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), contributing to efforts to strengthen professional practices and outcomes for children and families.

Her work is grounded in both professional expertise and personal experience—and in the belief that every child deserves to feel protected and connected.