Dr. Shandra Parks has been a social worker with children, youth and families in the areas of child welfare, community social work, and ministry wellness for nineteen years. Dr. Parks is a self-identified “Jersey Girl” who entered college as a business administration major. She planned to pursue a career as an accountant. After struggling with […]
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Crystal McLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work who is currently serving in the United States Air Force. She is currently managing the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program as well as the Behavioral Optimization Program. Like many social workers, personal experience led Crystal to a career in the
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Vera Kurdian, LCSW-C, is the CEO for Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. (ABH). ABH provides outpatient mental health services, medication management, and psychiatric rehabilitation for children, youth and families. ABH currently serves nine (9) counties in Maryland and has about 200 staff members. Vera immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. This life
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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
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Conversations with Nicki Sanders is a regular blog feature for Nicki Sanders Consulting. Conversations with Nicki Sanders will highlight the success strategies, advice, and careers of various professionals in a variety of industries. March is National Social Work Month. To commemorate Social Work Month, I will interview Social Workers Managers about their management journey. The
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Tacarra Cook had plans to major in child psychology until she learned about social work. She earned an AA degree in social work after realizing that she wanted to work with youth in a more hands on capacity. Tacarra says that she wanted to be that positive change in the lives of youth –
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“Healing is an evolving action”, says Andrea Imafidon. During her interview for social work month, Andrea shared her desire to help the whole person heal – without red tape. She doesn’t just want to treat those she encounters in her work, she wants to get to the root of the issues. Andrea wants people
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Susan Shewchuk earned a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing. She taught textiles, clothing, and art as a Middle School Home Economics teacher. After living in Europe for a few years, Susan returned home to the United States and spent 15 years with the National 4-H Counci,l first as an Administrative Assistant then as
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“Lead with passion and put action with your plans. Don’t try to fit into a social work field or job description unless it inspires you”, is the advice that Sydney Wilson, MSW, has for social work students and recent social work graduates. Sydney completed one semester as a Business Communications major at Arizona
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