Congrats Tara!

Tara Markus, Common Grounds’ Program Director, was just voted in as MARRCH’s Region 8 Governor. MARRCH (Minnesota Association for Recovery and Chemical Health) is a unified voice and acknowledged authority on substance use disorders — treatment, prevention and recovery — in Minnesota. The association provides public policy, continuing education, professional ethics, and support for the whole continuum of care.

Tara has been in the field of substance use disorder treatment since 2013. She has worked in residential and outpatient facilities for adults, women with children, and adolescent populations. Tara began working at Common Ground in early 2018 and currently oversees 3 outpatient locations, 1 jail program, 1 residential facility, and 4 sober homes.

When asked, she states, her biggest passion is advocating for change on all levels — for clients and for the field for addiction professionals. We are so excited for Tara to step into this additional role and assist the state in continuing to make positive strides for addiction treatment. Congratulations!