Social Work is Everywhere
Social Work is Everywhere
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The Social Work is Everywhere Podcast highlights social work practice, research and expertise in various industries and roles across the globe. Hosted by University of Maryland School of Social Work faculty, this podcast explores and informs how social work shows up everywhere in society.
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The podcast focuses on the integration of social work into various societal contexts, covering topics like global social work, grief, climate change, and community collaboration with episodes that provide insights into international projects and culturally grounded practices.
The Social Work is Everywhere Podcast highlights social work practice, research and expertise in various industries and roles across the globe. Hosted by University of Maryland School of Social Work faculty, this podcast explores and informs how social work shows up everywhere in society.
In “Alumni Perspectives and Advice for the Class of 2026,” host Connie Sgarlata (UMSSW MSW ’89) welcomes University of Maryland School of Social Work alumni Lori James-Townes (MSW ’91), Kathryn Zimmerman (MSW ’20), and Jamel Freeman (MSW ’25) to share their social work journeys, defining experiences at the School, and their views on the future of the profession. Lori James-Townes, executive director of the National Association for Public Defense, reflects on mentorship and discovering forensic social work; Karhryn Zimmerman discusses her mid-career transition from hospital administration to clinical practice, including school-based work and Red Cross mental health response; Jamel Freeman, founder of Social Innovation 2.3 and the SIF Foundation, emphasizes systems thinking, suicide prevention, and integrating AI ethically in social work. The conversation highlights professional identity, equity, and the need for community, authenticity, and courage.
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