As an anxious high school senior, I contemplated whether to become a teacher or a social worker – the only two professional careers I though were available to me. A community service project was the determining factor in pursuing social work. My career has allowed me to pursue and merge social work and teaching in various ways.
Nicki Sanders is an experienced professional with two decades of work experience that includes social service, education, community outreach, and training.
- I am an undergraduate and graduate first-generation college student who understands the challenges of being a nontraditional college student.
- I am an experienced manager and supervisor of undergraduate and graduate interns, new professionals, and seasoned professionals.
- I possess knowledge of current research and best practices on employee recruitment, retention, and engagement, workforce development, and leadership development.
- I am a Career Coach and college professor skilled in strategic planning and career advancement.
Nicki Sanders is a lover of Social Work.
- I received my Master of Social Work degree from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a concentration in Management and Community Organization and a specialization in Social Action and Community Development.
- I have initiated and managed relationships between the public and private sectors.
- I have co-sponsored a community awareness campaign focused on teen in foster care for over a decade.
- I have created the Annual Social Work Month Blog Series.
In addition to the traditional social work skills of self-awareness, empathy, boundary setting, active listening, objectivity, advocacy, and conflict resolution, I also equip my students and interns with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and after graduation. I am continuing my careers in Social Work and Education as a Guest Lecturer in Schools of Social Work throughout the United States of America. Lecture topics for both graduate and undergraduate social work courses include:
- Making The Most of Your Internship
- Launching a Successful Social Work Career
- Careers In Macro Social Work
- Moving From Front Line Staff to Supervisor
Please contact me for booking and additional details.
Nicki Sanders, MSW, is a travel and cupcake lover with a passion for self-discovery and career advancement. She has an extensive background in developing and managing interns and successful internship programs. She is an accomplished supervisor, professor, coach, trainer, and group facilitator who has merged her Master of Social Work degree and 20 years of diverse work experience into a thriving business. Nicki Sanders Consulting helps businesses increase employee recruitment and retention and helps managers uplevel their leadership skills.
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