NASW-CA staff and volunteer leaders visit the new social work cohorts every fall. Here are some snapshots from around the state to start off the 2018-2019 school year.
NASW-CA Executive Director Janlee Wong (far right) celebrates Fresno State’s new MSW student orientation on August 21 with faculty. Left to right: Christopher Cole, Andrea ..Read More…
By Rick Hurd East Bay Times
OAKLAND, CALIF. – Ronald V. Dellums, a former Oakland mayor who served nearly three decades in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 82.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-Calif., confirmed Dellums’ death Monday morning. He died Sunday after a battle with prostate cancer.
“It is with deep sadness ..Read More…
Ahmanise Sanati, LCSW, PPSC Regional Director Region H
Ahmanise was born into her role as a leader, being the oldest of three in an Iranian Mexican family.
She’s been one of action from the start, creating petitions in 4th grade to change school policy, becoming Class President throughout high school, to pursuing roles ..Read More…
Molly Zive staffs the NASW-CA exhibit table at the recent NSWM Annual Conference in San Diego.
By Molly Zive, LCSW
On June 14, more than 400 human service professionals gathered on San Diego State University’s campus to attend the Network for Social Work Management (NSWM) 29th Annual Management Conference. This year’s theme ..Read More…
Meagan Wallace, MSW, Region E- North County Unit Leader
Meagan is a recent MSW graduate from San Diego State University. She completed her undergraduate social work degree at Whittier College. During her time there, she was an active participant in the Social Work Council on campus and became the club’s president ..Read More…
Ellen B. Eichler was born in Dixon, Illinois, to Victor and Betty Eichler on December 30, 1945. After a year of illness, she died on May 22, 2018. Ellen was a 1963 graduate of Dixon High School, received her BA degree from University of Wisconsin, and a Master of Social Work degree ..Read More…
Courtland McPherson, LCSW, Regional Director Region C
Courtland McPherson is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. In addition to holding certificates in “Advanced Clinical Practice” and “Clinical Issues in Adoption and Foster Care.”’ he was a trainer for the Providence Men’s project.
He is a clinical supervisor and case ..Read More…
Infographic Contest winner Jo Chriselle Viray of USC is pictured with Tina Paddock, head of the NASW-CA Image Council.
Congratulations to Jo Chriselle Viray, the winner of the 2017–18 CalSWEC Infographic Contest!
Viray, an MSW student at USC, received $250 and her framed winning infographic depicting the contest topic “Key ..Read More…
