Dianne K Shaffer, MSW

Dianne Shaffer
    • Primary Address
    • Office
    • Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
    • 2030 Portage Road
    • Kalamazoo, MI, United States 49001

Biography

Biography

Dianne Shaffer has worked for Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (KCMHSAS) since November 2012, first as a Program Manager for Youth and Families and now as Director of Systems Development.  In her role as Director of Systems Development, she serves in a leadership capacity to develop, promote and support the KCMHSAS relationship with Health Care systems in the county serving as a primary contact with health care organizations, facilitating and assisting with planning initiatives that support the integration of primary and behavioral health care.  Prior to KCMHSAS, Dianne was the Executive Director of Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK). During her tenure with ASK, she was involved in the implementation of federal SAMHSA grants in both Kalamazoo and Kent Counties, and provided trainings on family-driven, youth-guided mental health services at the local, state, and national levels.  After earning a Masters of Social Work from WMU in 1997, Dianne served families in Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan for 10 years prior to moving into administrative roles. Dianne is honored to serve as a Community Faculty member for Wmed and enjoys working on collaborative projects and opportunities to teach and interact with the students around mental health and substance use issues, integrated health, and leadership topics.

Education

  • MSW 1997, Western Michigan University
  • MSW 1997, Western Michigan University
  • BA 1995, Psychology and Anthropology, Connecticut College
  • BA 1995, Psychology and Anthropology, Connecticut College

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