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Alexa Smith-Osborne (68) talks with her youngest daughter, Lydia Smith-Osborne (28) about her experiences as part of the first coed class at UVA, her early career as a social worker, and her perspectives on feminism.

Sarah Flynn, a social work student, and Michael collins discussed social justice issues within the U.S. immigration system.

Shawn Stover is the much-admired and respected Reentry Coordinator at Ohio Means Jobs of Athens County. He tells his life story, discusses his work with people leaving prison, and shares words of wisdom.

Two MSW students interview the director of their program about her work, experiences and hopes for the future.

COVID-19 has brought a sudden, drastic change to life as we know it, especially for the individuals supported by one Rhode Island human services agency, Perspectives Corporation. Site Supervisor Gabrielle Rossi (21) talks with Social Media Coordinator Sara Porcaro (22)...

Today I interviewed Andrea White who is 68 years old, and she is my Aunt. We talked about what inspired her to work with homeless people and why she felt that it was her calling. She also shared some really...

I sit down with Rachel Hansen, a 22-year-old social worker at CareForReal who works directly with migrant clients in Chicago. We discuss Chicago's sanctuary city status, their work at CareForReal, and ways to interact with migrants in a social work...

Steven Procopio talks with his colleague, Kimberly Casey, about his journey as a licensed clinical social worker and how he came to work as an advocate for male survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking. He discusses the barriers, successes,...

Three colleagues interview Riva at the end of her 50 year career as a social worker and educator. Riva is retiring from the Seattle University Department of Social Work as their field director.

Mit Joyner, President of the National Association of Social Workers is a social work pioneer, innovator, scholar, author, organizer and passionate leader of the profession. She shares the story of how she found the profession, her journey and work and...

On Christmas Eve 2019, my was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Her diagnosis explained her increasing forgetfulness and issues with word retrieval, but asked many questions about her life, death, and almost everything in between. My mom worked as a...

An interview with Nancy Bullock about social work.

For many years, John Cosgrove, MSW, P.H. D, has been a trailblazer in the social work profession. His reach impacted Fordham GSS students' professional lives for over 30 years. With international social work and partnership with the United Nations, Dr....

Fred Sampson shares his work in advocacy, view on activism and his approach in working with legislators, moving critical work forward and why being a "nudge" is an effective tool in our social work toolkit.

Barbara Milton, MSW, PhD, LCSW shares her passion for giving "live and breath" to the social work profession. She is a clinical social worker, passionate volunteer and leads advocacy efforts across the State of New Jersey. Named Social Worker of...

Her family left Germany in 1934 when she was 2. Eva's journey of discovery & passion for social justice began in the American South; then she found shared values at Antioch College and with the U.U.community...

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Rascal Roubos, author the Social Work Master's thesis "Antidotes to White Fragility" reflects with collaborators Zara Zimbardo and Toran Ailisheva of White Noise Collective on the creation of the popular and transformative somatic Antidotes curriculum.

I interviewed my neighbor, Fiona, about her job as a hospice social worker. We also discussed death, caregiver burden, and each of our own experiences with these.

Jewel Daney and El Johnsen spoke about Jewel’s childhood in Pennsylvania, her transition to New Jersey, and people who influenced her life.

This interview was conducted as a social action project to highlight the challenges, barriers and needs, that communities facing economic injustice face in the educational system. In this interview, four dedicated teachers (who wished to have their names anonymously tagged)...

Two MSW students interview their professor about her professional experience, research interests, and personal connections to her work.

Stacey speaks to her childhood experiences regarding racism, not being proud of her heritage, and how that has influenced her choices and mindset as a social worker in America.

Phylis Peterman is a highly respected teacher and mentor, awarded Rutgers' highest honor for innovative teaching. She shares her story of work in the community and why giving back to students and the community is academic.

Jeff Feldman shares his story of social work--from clinical to advocacy and working on behalf of his colleagues at the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey.