Angela has been with Southwest Iowa Families since December 2009 and transitioned to the Clinical Director position in March 2013.
Each of the programs at Southwest Iowa Families offers a different perspective on helping children, adults, and families be successful in their homes and communities, and Angela feels fortunate to be able to work with all of the programs. Angela enjoys working with her own clients in helping them develop and implement realistic, long-lasting solutions.

“Bernie” was the agency director until spring 2013 when she retired from her role as administrator. She continues in a part-time role as therapist seeing clients in the Clarinda location. She has lived and worked in Southwest Iowa over 30 years. She is a clinical social worker with advanced credentials as a diplomat in clinical social work. Her experience includes work in substance abuse, child welfare, mental health services, as well as the schools.

“A rural community is a great place to live and work, Bernie says ” I would encourage other professionals to move away from the urban areas to experience the opportunities of rural practice.” Bernie has a particular interest in serving children and families.

In 1985, Bernie was recognized by Iowa as “Social Worker of the Year”, being recognized for her work with families impacted by child abuse and domestic violence in rural Southwest Iowa.