Staff Spotlight: Meet Social Services Supervisor Gladys Metcalf

Get to know the men and women at the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services who serve those who sacrificed for our freedoms.

The ADVS Staff Spotlight will be published every second and fourth Friday of the month on the ADVS social media pages and website with tidbits and fun facts about our employees.

The Staff Spotlight will highlight staff from all of our departments within ADVS including our Executive staff, Veterans Services Division, Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries, Arizona State Veteran Homes and more!

This week’s Staff Spotlight features our Supervisor of Social Services Gladys Metcalf!

 Name: Gladys Metcalf

Role at ADVS: LMSW Supervisor of Social Services

When did you start at ADVS: August 19, 2019

Did you serve in the military: Yes, I was in the Kentucky Army National Guard

Did anyone in your family serve: My dad l also served in the military.

What do you do at ADVS: I supervise the social services at the Arizona State Veteran Home in Phoenix

Why did you decide to join ADVS: I wanted to pay it forward to those who served.

Why is your job important to helping Arizona Veterans: As a Veteran myself and the daughter of a Veteran it is important for me to pay it forward to those who have served.

What do you enjoy about working at ADVS: Getting to help the Veterans and their families

Outside of ADVS, what do you enjoy doing: Spending time with my wife and dog and taking care of my mother

Thank you for the work you do for our Arizona Veterans!