Human services and healthcare leader Wendy Danicourt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Heartview Foundation, North Dakota’s oldest private, nonprofit alcohol and drug treatment program. Danicourt brings more than 20 years of experience working with healthcare systems, government partners and community stakeholders to ensure access to high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health and addiction treatment services.
As CEO of Heartview Foundation, Danicourt will be responsible for driving Heartview's mission and strategy, advocating for clients and staying current on industry trends and funding. A key responsibility involves building essential strategic partnerships to expand Heartview's reach and impact.
“We are excited to welcome Danicourt as Heartview Foundation’s next CEO,” said Darrell Nitschke, board president. “Her experience and dedication to this field will be a tremendous asset to Heartview and the communities we serve.”
Danicourt brings extensive leadership experience in mental health, substance use and integrated care. She most recently served as CEO of Danicourt Group, where she helped organizations achieve national accreditations, expand access to treatment, and strengthen financial sustainability. Her background also includes senior roles at Walmart Inc., Brave Health, Riverside Recovery of Tampa, and Operation PAR Inc., where she developed innovative programs, secured federal grants, and advanced strategies that improved care nationwide. She has been recognized nationally for her contributions to addiction treatment, telehealth innovation, and healthcare compliance, and has co-authored certification programs and curricula that continue to shape addiction and behavioral health practices across the country.
“I am honored to join the Heartview team and to continue building upon the strong foundation of care established over the past 60 years,” said Danicourt. “Heartview’s history of service to individuals, families, and communities is truly inspiring, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated staff to expand on that legacy and shape the future of recovery in North Dakota.”
Currently, Danicourt serves as vice chair of the board of directors for the Drug-Free America Foundation and as a former member of the advisory board for the National Frontier and Rural Addiction Technology Transfer Center. She completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School in digital health innovation, healthcare teamwork, and healthcare economics, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology from Florida State University.
Danicourt will assume her responsibilities as CEO of Heartview Foundation on Nov. 3, 2025. She is succeeding longtime Heartview CEO Kurt Snyder, who announced his retirement earlier in 2025 after 23 years at the Heartview Foundation.
