Dianne Shaffer, LMSW

Dianne Shaffer has worked for Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) 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 ISK 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. Dianne also assists with grant writing, program development and implementation. Prior to ISK, 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 Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University (WMU) in 1997, Dianne served families in Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan for 10 years prior to moving into administrative roles.