- October 11, 2024
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Volusia County’s new Animal Services director, Angela Miedema, brings 12 years of animal welfare experience and leadership, including oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets and management of organizations with more than 80 employees.
“Having worked with animals from a young age, I’m eager to bring my knowledge and leadership to serve the citizens of Volusia County," Miedema said.
Miedema, who was confirmed by the Volusia County Council on Aug. 1, comes to the county from Orange County Animal Services, where she has worked as an animal behaviorist since December 2021.
Before moving to Florida in 2021, Miedema served in several key roles in Michigan, including executive director for the Humane Animal Treatment Society in Mt. Pleasant, animal control officer for Kent County Animal Control and animal care director for the Al-Van Humane Society in South Haven.
She also worked as a mounted patrol officer for the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, where she was trained in equine care and management.
Miedema’s first day on the job will be Aug. 21.
