Angie Merrill is a seasoned Master Social Worker with two decades of extensive experience in direct service, nonprofit management, and systemic advocacy and reform. Currently serving as a Diversion Coach at WA State Advanced Diversion Consultants & Trainers, Angie plays a pivotal role in reshaping...
Angie Merrill is a seasoned Master Social Worker with two decades of extensive experience in direct service, nonprofit management, and systemic advocacy and reform. Currently serving as a Diversion Coach at WA State Advanced Diversion Consultants & Trainers, Angie plays a pivotal role in reshaping how communities address housing crises. Her work emphasizes a transformative approach that prioritizes empowerment over traditional problem-solving methods. Since joining the team in 2018, she has been instrumental in training hundreds of practitioners across King County and Washington State, equipping them with the skills to engage in creative conversations and facilitate equitable access to flexible funds.
Angie's expertise lies in nonprofit policy and procedure development, client coordination, and program management, which she leverages to enhance community outreach and fundraising efforts. Her commitment to family mediation and case management ensures that diverse consumers receive tailored support that meets their unique needs. By fostering collaboration among service providers, Angie advocates for collective accountability, believing that complex social problems can be effectively addressed through shared responsibility and innovative solutions.
Key projects under her leadership have included the development of training modules that focus on community organizing and program implementation, which have significantly improved service delivery across various settings, including schools, courts, and governmental agencies. Angie's dedication to empowering individuals and communities not only reflects her professional ethos but also contributes to meaningful systemic change in the landscape of social services.
