Biography

George W. Appenzeller, MSW, practices in both the macro and micro social work fields. He co-founded System Wide Solutions in 1997 and established Social Work Solutions LLC in 2019.

He is licensed as a clinical social worker and as an advanced macro social worker in NC, SC and VT. He is also licensed as an LPC and holds certifications as an ACSW and CSWM.

In his research/evaluation role, Mr. Appenzeller has directed more than 350 federally-funded research and evaluation projects over a 48-year career. He has worked therapeutically with approximately 2,000 children and youth, largely those in therapeutic foster care placements, special needs adoption, and community and school mental health programs. His current professional focus is on preparing human service organizations and workers for climate change. He lives in Hillsborough, NC.

Sarah L. Meadows is a licensed social worker and has worked in substance abuse, as Training Director for the University of South Carolina Center for Children and Family Studies and as an independent consultant, trainer and evaluator.  

Ms. Meadows began her career as a certified classroom teacher, then moved into directing the development of human services education programs for minority BSW students. Ms. Meadows has trained human services workers in many settings.

She has been an advocate for women’s issues, supported the founding of a rape crisis center, helped to establish a women’s shelter and created woman-centered substance abuse services. She has provided therapeutic services to 2,000+ children in foster care, school mental health and other settings.

She and Mr. Appenzeller are married and in 1997 co-founded  a macro practice together.