Corrin Faggett
Corrin Faggett is a public sector leader based in St. Paul, Minnesota, specializing in early intervention, child welfare systems, and talent development within social services. She currently serves with Ramsey County as a Social Worker on the Early Intervention Team, where she facilitates family group decision-making meetings, family-centered interventions, and mapping sessions that bring together families, social workers, and legal partners to support safe and stable outcomes for children. In this role, she also contributes to staff training and onboarding, helping new child protection professionals build confidence, competence, and readiness for fieldwork.
With over a decade of experience in human services and social work, Corrin has built a career centered on strengthening families and improving systems of care. Her professional background includes roles in child protection investigations and assessments, recruitment and talent acquisition, training and development, and IT team leadership within public institutions. She is known for combining frontline experience with administrative insight, using her perspective to improve processes, enhance workforce development, and promote more effective, family-centered practices in child welfare.
Corrin holds a Master of Public Administration from Hamline University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Metro State University. Her work is grounded in a commitment to community impact, collaboration, and continuous learning, shaped further by her long-standing volunteer engagement with Unity Temple Church of God in Christ and her mentoring initiatives supporting youth development. Across both her professional and community roles, she focuses on strengthening systems that support families, build workforce capacity, and promote equitable outcomes.
• Homelessness Training 101
• ICSA Customer Service Certified
• Certification of MFIP Employment Services Training
• Hamline University - M.P.A.
• Recognition for 100% Accurate Score in Meeting Family Timelines and Case Management
• Unity Temple Church of God in Christ
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to continuous self-growth and the lessons I’ve gained through personal challenges over the past few years. Even during difficult moments when I felt like giving up, I used those experiences as motivation to push forward and improve myself. Over time, I’ve overcome obstacles I once thought were beyond my ability and have learned to value small, meaningful changes that contribute to long-term growth. I now place greater importance on self-care and prioritizing my well-being, recognizing that helping others also strengthens my own development as a person.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to push myself beyond my limitations and comfort zone, while also learning to accept setbacks as part of the process rather than the end of the journey. I’ve learned that downfalls are opportunities for reflection, allowing me to assess what I can improve and adjust in order to keep moving forward. Most importantly, I’ve been encouraged to stay committed to what I love, continuously refine my approach, and persist even when challenges arise.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to be patient with themselves and extend grace throughout the learning process. Building trust and connection doesn’t always happen immediately, especially when working with families, so it’s important to stay confident and consistent even when things feel uncertain at first. When you show up authentically and allow your true self to come through, it creates space for others to trust you and gives you the opportunity to build meaningful, lasting working relationships.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field is learning how to manage the emotional weight of working with difficult cases and families while still recognizing the limits of what I can accomplish within a given workday. I’ve had to accept that I can only do what I can in the moment, and that it’s important to leave work at work and return with a clear mindset the next day. While it can be difficult at times, I’ve learned the importance of setting boundaries and not carrying that stress home, which has been essential for maintaining balance and long-term effectiveness in my role.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, I value being effective and knowledgeable, and I take pride in my ability to support and train new social workers so they can remain grounded and resilient even in challenging situations. I also value leading by example while remaining a student of the profession, continuously learning and growing alongside others. In my personal life, I prioritize my emotional health and the importance of expressing myself honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable, as well as advocating for myself when needed. My spirituality is also central to me, as I rely on God and recognize His role in guiding my path. Above all, I value honesty with myself, which has allowed me to acknowledge areas for growth and make meaningful changes.