In Part 1 of this conversation we talk about all levels of Social Work and get personal with the president of NASW, Mitt Joyner. She has a wealth of Social Work expertise and insights including where we have been, our struggles, and what’s next for Social Work in 2022. We talk about social justice, advocacy, ethical obligation for self care, boundaries, and salaries.

Subscribe and listen to Part 2 to hear about the top priority for NASW and yes, even how much she makes as the President of NASW; I was shocked!

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW serves as President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), President of the North America Region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), She serves on the boards of the NASW Foundation and the NASW Assurance Services, Inc.

She earned her BSW from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and her MSW in planning, policy and administration from Howard University, School of Social Work, in Washington, DC. Joyner’s professional career as a social worker began at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families as a protective service worker, After graduate school, she became the first department head and legal liaison of the child abuse unit at Chester County Children, Youth, and Families.

Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW has worked as a professor, is a co-author, and newest podcast guest on Social Workers, Rise! podcast.

For information on the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) visit: socialworkers.org

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