In Community: An Evening with API Social Workers at UCLA

Come meet seasoned API social workers to learn about their career paths and experiences!

This event will be held on Thursday, January 30th, from 6-8:30pm at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs API Caucus and the NASW API Social Work Council of Southern California are hosting a social work panel and networking event at Luskin. Attendees will hear from API social work professionals about their career trajectories, practice areas, and experiences serving various communities. MSW students, practicing social workers, and anyone who is interested in learning more about social work careers are all welcome! Dinner will be provided. Paid parking is available at Parking Structure 3 at UCLA.

Panelists:
S. Jolene Hui, LCSW (UCLA MSW alum), NASW-CA
Hiroko Murakami, ASW (UCLA MSW alum), Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Ayaka Nakaji, LCSW, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Felix Truong, LCSW (UCLA MSW alum), Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Sharon Chun Wetterau, LCSW (UCLA MSW alum), Cal State Dominguez Hills

Format:
Doors will open at 6:00pm. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30pm. After a panel discussion, students will have the opportunity to ask questions for the panelists directly and network.

Tickets:
Please click here to purchase tickets.

This event is made possible by the generous support of the Diversity, Disparities, and Difference (D3) Initiative at UCLA Luskin.

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