Welcoming an Interim Leader
Dear Network for Social Work Management Members, Eight months ago, we launched an exploration period for new organizational structure models for the Network. We have been exploring the feasibility of several models, including collaborating with university partners. However, we've found that rapid changes in social work education, and the challenges of a syndemic-altered environment for higher education, have made potential university partners reluctant to embark on new endeavors at this [...]
A New Chapter Ahead for NSWM: Board of Directors Update
July 29, 2022 Dear Network for Social Work Management Members: As many of you know, our long-time Executive Director, Dr. Lakeya Cherry, left her position at the end of June to focus on her executive leadership coaching work. We are incredibly grateful for all that Dr. Cherry accomplished over the nine years that she led The Network. Prior to her departure, the Board of Directors and Dr. Cherry started exploring [...]
MONDAY MORNING MANAGER, PATRICIA DESERT
MONDAY MORNING MANAGER, PATRICIA DESERT Patricia Mura Desert is the Founder of La Distinction Enterprises, LLC (aka Distinction Co), serving Christian entrepreneurs and their families through a quarterly non-subscription box. She also serves as the President of Savesouls Inc., a mental health organization serving Afro-Caribbean individuals online. Q1) Number of years in Management: 7 Years Q2) Tell us about your path to management: My path to management started at [...]
PROTECT THE INALIENABLE RIGHT TO VOTE – AND OUR DEMOCRACY
Scores of Americans of all races and nationalities have relentlessly fought for years – and even died – to protect our right to vote. As a unified collective of nonprofit organizations, partners and affiliates nationwide, we firmly believe that every American’s vote is their voice. Any attempts to undermine voters’ access to the ballot box are contrary to foundational rights for everyone in the United States. The sweeping – and ill-conceived – [...]
NSWM Doctoral Scholars Institute (DSI) Update
Building Success One Block At A Time. Dear DSI Applicant, We hope that you are all doing well in these challenging times. As you may be aware, the Network for Social Work Management has rescheduled its conference to 2021, keeping the program at Fordham University, New York City. The Doctoral Scholars Institute (DSI) will also be postponed, and is rescheduled for a date in 2021 at Fordham. We [...]
The Network For Social Work Management COVID-19 Update
Important Update Dear Valued Members, Due to the public health risk posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recent CDC guidelines around mass gatherings, we have decided to reschedule #NSWM31 to next year at Fordham University in NYC (Date TBD). While this decision was difficult, the well-being of our members and community is of utmost importance. In lieu of our conference this June, we will move forward [...]