Mareike Every-Giroux, M.S.W. '09, L.I.C.S.W., C.H.C.

Mareike Every-Giroux is the director of substance use programs at River Valley Counseling Center and Co-Chair of the Council on Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Engagement. She continues to keep a small caseload and has served as a clinician, supervisor, director and administrator in both nonprofit and for-profit clinical spaces.

Mareike has a passion for social justice education; she has taught first year Practice and Child Development as well as co-instructed the Race and Racism: Implications for Helping Professionals course. She has also supported students in practicum placements from multiple area social work schools in interrupting oppressive constructs in the clinical space for over 10 years.

From the lens of a white, queer, middle class, cisgendered female, partner and parent, she has deepened her knowledge and understanding in the areas of substance use, mindfulness, perinatal emotional health and equity work. She is committed to promoting liberatory and equitable spaces.