![]() ![]() There, she worked as a resource coordinator for families enrolled in early intervention services, particularly those who were experiencing housing and food insecurity and domestic violence. Following graduation, she worked as a substitute teacher and SpEd para before relocating to Washington state, just outside of Seattle. While in school, Meghan completed internships in social work, family services, and administrative work at local HeadStart programs. This experience, among others, led her to pursue a degree in Human Services – Integrative Practice and certificate in Victim/Survivor Services at Washburn University where she also served as the Washburn Human Services Coalition president during her senior year. Meghan became passionate about helping others when she got involved with her high school’s Coalition club and got to participate in various volunteer opportunities, including helping teach choreography with a dance troupe made up of teens and adults with disabilities. It is fulfilling to be able to directly assist, even in a small way, in helping the people we serve be more independent and live the kind of life that they want and choose.” When asked what she most looks forward to in working at Your Choice, she stated, “I am excited to once again work more closely with the people we serve, our providers, and community members. ![]() As a result, Margaret has a strong knowledge base of various Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers and understands how various services and supports work together. She began as a Service Coordinator in Case Management and then moved up, and spent the majority of her time, as a supervisor helping to oversee, train and develop Service Coordinators, all of which helped to build and expand the Case Management Department. Prior to working at Your Choice, Margaret worked at a Community Center Board (CCB) for 14 years. Margaret’s desire to help her community lead to a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. From this grew a career of helping and giving back to others. Her mother often volunteered with various community organizations with Margaret by her side participating and witnessing the importance of community involvement. Margaret’s desire to help others began at a very young age. ![]()
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