The measure of a social work educator's legacy is intertwined in their impact on their students: Terri Klemm.

Terri Klemm, MSW, LCSW, DSW paved the way for many social workers. As one of the pioneers of the Centenary's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program, she has educated, equipped, and established social workers worldwide. At the same time, it...

When life traumas birth your passion, a conversation on not allowing the trauma to reduce you: Tawanda Hubbard

Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW, MSW, shares how life trauma reinvented who she is and led her to social work. Dr. Hubbard is an LCSW with over 15 years of experience in child welfare, behavioral health, and clinical practice. As...

The true beauty of the profession of social work is that we can be integrated into any work environment and capacity: JudyAnn McCarthy

JudayAnn McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, CSSW former vice president of the National Association of Social workers- New Jersey Chapter shares her heart for the profession of social work. With almost 25 years of experience as a clinician, she has a heart...

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Theresa Taken and Emily Taken-Vertz

Theresa Taken (72) talks with her daughter Emily Taken-Vertz (28) about growing up in rural Iowa, being adventurous, going to college, traveling the world, and becoming a lawyer after being a social worker in the South Bronx.

Giving Life and Breath to the Profession: Barbara Milton, MSW, PhD, LCSW

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...

Advocacy In Action Jeff Feldman, LSW

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.

Giving Back is Academic: Phylis Peterman

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.

When life comes full circle, a story of how parents shape the potential for your future career path: Margret Carne

Margret Carne, MSW, LCSW, has a passion for psychotherapy. However, she believes the style of therapy should be tailored to best meet the client's needs rather than trying to mold the client to fit a particular modality of practice.

Making a difference Internationally through social work: Dr. Michael Cronin

Dr. Michael Cronin, Ph.D., LCSW, remembers having a true passion for international studies early on in life. He recalls being the first to embrace, support, and befriend international students in his elementary school. As a Masters In Social Work program...

The power of humor in social work and therapy: Rosemarie Poverman

Rosemarie Poverman, MSW, LCSW, grew up with a mindset of alleviating social problems. Having over four decades of expertise shares the impact of therapeutic humor in the mental health of clients and the value that clinicians offer with just a...