Angela DeWinter has been employed with Kent County for 24 years and currently works as a probation officer at the 63rd District Court. She specifically supervises individuals involved in the 63rd District Court’s Recovery Court Program, which she had an active hand in creating and developing. Angela began her career working with victims of domestic violence, then moved on to the Kent County Jail. There, she worked in pre-trial services, interviewing inmates charged with felonies and recommending bond and amending bond to place inmates in treatment services while awaiting trial. Currently serving on the board for the Friends of Kent County Veterans Treatment Court, Angela earned her BS in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and is also a Certified Criminal Justice Professional in the state of Michigan. She is also certified through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals to conduct and write substance use assessments, and as a peer recovery coach. Angela has dedicated many years of service to walking alongside individuals on their recovery journey.