• 📸: @iamsamarastone Getting ready to have my annual talk with the new graduates from the School of Social Work. Every year I return to my alma mater to get them thinking about their careers. At the beginning of the journey you will never truly see how your professional life will take shape. This training and the workbook attached gives them a template for what they need to approach this unknown territory in a way that sets them up for success. What’s your advice to new social workers? #socialwork #mentalhealth #msw
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    📸: @iamsamarastone Getting ready to have my annual talk with the new graduates from the School of Social Work. Every year I return to my alma mater to get them thinking about their careers. At the beginning of the journey you will never truly see how your professional life will take shape. This training and the workbook attached gives them a template for what they need to approach this unknown territory in a way that sets them up for success. What’s your advice to new social workers? #socialwork #mentalhealth #msw
  • The mission of the Organization of African American Students in Social Work (OASIS) is to promote unity among African-Americans and uplift students by providing social, academic, and spiritual supports. OASIS works to address the intersectionality of race, culture and identity of African-Americans. Open meetings are held monthly and attended by about 25 members. OASIS members strive to participate in projects that serve those in the communities of Baltimore City and highlight social justice initiatives that benefit community members. “Enter to learn, depart to serve.” – Mary McLeod Bethune #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth
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    The mission of the Organization of African American Students in Social Work (OASIS) is to promote unity among African-Americans and uplift students by providing social, academic, and spiritual supports. OASIS works to address the intersectionality of race, culture and identity of African-Americans. Open meetings are held monthly and attended by about 25 members. OASIS members strive to participate in projects that serve those in the communities of Baltimore City and highlight social justice initiatives that benefit community members. “Enter to learn, depart to serve.” – Mary McLeod Bethune #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth
  • Congratulations Catherine Kirk Robins, MSW '17, winner of this year's Recent Graduate of the Year Award from the UMSSW Alumni Association! Catherine works as a Deputy Director for the Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative on issues surrounding prescription drug affordability. As a part of the MCHI team, Ms. Kirk Robins played an integral role in mobilizing a broad coalition to support the passing of Maryland’s landmark 2019 Prescription Drug Affordability Board law. Passionate about ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare, she has devoted much of her professional and personal focus on matters surrounding patient rights and access, including volunteering for Remote Area Medical and working as a community organizer on health insurance expansion campaigns. Join us as we celebrate Catherine and the other Alumni Association Awards winners at Homecoming! RSVP here: http://ow.ly/Ri2T50yvA9B #mdsocialwork #UMSSWalums #Homecoming #UMSSWcelebratesHomecoming
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    Congratulations Catherine Kirk Robins, MSW '17, winner of this year's Recent Graduate of the Year Award from the UMSSW Alumni Association! Catherine works as a Deputy Director for the Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative on issues surrounding prescription drug affordability. As a part of the MCHI team, Ms. Kirk Robins played an integral role in mobilizing a broad coalition to support the passing of Maryland’s landmark 2019 Prescription Drug Affordability Board law. Passionate about ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare, she has devoted much of her professional and personal focus on matters surrounding patient rights and access, including volunteering for Remote Area Medical and working as a community organizer on health insurance expansion campaigns. Join us as we celebrate Catherine and the other Alumni Association Awards winners at Homecoming! RSVP here: http://ow.ly/Ri2T50yvA9B #mdsocialwork #UMSSWalums #Homecoming #UMSSWcelebratesHomecoming
  • UMSSW is pleased to bring back Syble Solomon, President of LifeWise Strategies / Money Habitudes. Syble’s Money Habitudes cards are used extensively in all types of practice, financial education and training settings to explore money relationships, values, beliefs, and interpersonal points of view in a fun and non-threatening way. This training will help social workers and others in the helping professions broach conversations about the different ways that habits and attitudes surrounding money impact decisions. The information gained from this training can be used with clients in a variety of medical, school, community, and private settings with different populations of all income levels. ***Price includes: a deck of Money Habitude cards, a Money Habitude Guide for Professionals, and a Bringing Money into the Conversation workbook.*** Register Here: https://umsswcpe.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/3e1465e1-015c-4916-ad7f-41a8fd4b72e0
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    UMSSW is pleased to bring back Syble Solomon, President of LifeWise Strategies / Money Habitudes. Syble’s Money Habitudes cards are used extensively in all types of practice, financial education and training settings to explore money relationships, values, beliefs, and interpersonal points of view in a fun and non-threatening way. This training will help social workers and others in the helping professions broach conversations about the different ways that habits and attitudes surrounding money impact decisions. The information gained from this training can be used with clients in a variety of medical, school, community, and private settings with different populations of all income levels. ***Price includes: a deck of Money Habitude cards, a Money Habitude Guide for Professionals, and a Bringing Money into the Conversation workbook.*** Register Here: https://umsswcpe.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/3e1465e1-015c-4916-ad7f-41a8fd4b72e0
  • Congratulations to Kate Jakuta, winner of this year's Student of the Year Award from the Alumni Association! A first year student at UMSSW, Kate has worked for the Southeast Community Development Corporation as the Family Stability Program Manager. In this role, she provides case management support to families facing a potential loss of housing or utility turnoff. Many families in the program are Spanish-speaking immigrants. Previously Kate worked for House of Ruth Maryland providing case management and coordinating an outreach program to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. Outside of work, Kate has been an active volunteer for groups who provide support and advocacy for immigrants in Baltimore, including the Latino Racial Justice Circle, Esperanza Center, and the Pro Bono Resource Center. Until last month, Kate also served on the board of the Latino Providers Network. Kate plans to use her MSW degree to continue to serve immigrant communities in Baltimore City. Join us as we celebrate Kate and the other Alumni Association Awards winners at Homecoming. RSVP here: http://ow.ly/HqBw50yvzPO #Homecoming #UMSSWcelebratesHomecoming #mdsocialwork #UMSSWalums
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    Congratulations to Kate Jakuta, winner of this year's Student of the Year Award from the Alumni Association! A first year student at UMSSW, Kate has worked for the Southeast Community Development Corporation as the Family Stability Program Manager. In this role, she provides case management support to families facing a potential loss of housing or utility turnoff. Many families in the program are Spanish-speaking immigrants. Previously Kate worked for House of Ruth Maryland providing case management and coordinating an outreach program to Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence. Outside of work, Kate has been an active volunteer for groups who provide support and advocacy for immigrants in Baltimore, including the Latino Racial Justice Circle, Esperanza Center, and the Pro Bono Resource Center. Until last month, Kate also served on the board of the Latino Providers Network. Kate plans to use her MSW degree to continue to serve immigrant communities in Baltimore City. Join us as we celebrate Kate and the other Alumni Association Awards winners at Homecoming. RSVP here: http://ow.ly/HqBw50yvzPO #Homecoming #UMSSWcelebratesHomecoming #mdsocialwork #UMSSWalums
  • It is important that African Americans are represented in the social work profession, because our presence and advocacy help to validate the need for inclusion in research and standardize the protocol for serving all in society, by specifically meeting the unique needs of African Americans. Even though the providing social worker does not have to mirror our culture, African Americans can feel validated by the mere fact that the possibility of being paired with one of us exists. We need to be present at the table in order to ensure that our community will be served. -Tanya Bryant-Nickens, LCSW-C (MSW 2008) is currently an Employee Assistance professional (EAP) contracting with a federal agency in the Baltimore area to serve its employees in the workplace. She is most proud of her contract with an agency that dispatches her for debriefing during police-involved shootings and fire personnel injuries and emergencies. #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth #UMBSSWAlumni
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    It is important that African Americans are represented in the social work profession, because our presence and advocacy help to validate the need for inclusion in research and standardize the protocol for serving all in society, by specifically meeting the unique needs of African Americans. Even though the providing social worker does not have to mirror our culture, African Americans can feel validated by the mere fact that the possibility of being paired with one of us exists. We need to be present at the table in order to ensure that our community will be served. -Tanya Bryant-Nickens, LCSW-C (MSW 2008) is currently an Employee Assistance professional (EAP) contracting with a federal agency in the Baltimore area to serve its employees in the workplace. She is most proud of her contract with an agency that dispatches her for debriefing during police-involved shootings and fire personnel injuries and emergencies. #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth #UMBSSWAlumni
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  • Shirley Chisholm stated: 'Service is the rent we pay for our place on the earth.' As a Black woman leader, service is ingrained in who I am. Yet, I face cognitive dissonance both professionally and personally. We are often oppressed and experience microaggressions consistently. However we stand and lead with grace, dignity and power on the shoulders of our ancestors who have shone the light on our path. -Shantay McKinily is a clinical instructor at UMSSW and also the Director of The Positive Schools Center. The Positive Schools Center (PSC) received the Outstanding UMB Faculty Award as part of the University’s Black History Month celebration on February 5th. PSC was recognized for their group achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness. To read more about PSC’s accomplishments, go to https://www.umaryland.edu/mlk/2020-mlk-diversity-award-winners/outstanding-umb-faculty-award/ #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth #mdsocialwork Pictured (left to right): Top Row – Becky Davis, AndrĂ© Turner, Flannery McAndle. Middle Row – Emily Ames-Messinger, Danielle Harris, Julia Scott. Bottom Row – Leah Beachley, Shantay McKinily, Dr. Wendy Shaia, Heidi Stevens
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    Shirley Chisholm stated: 'Service is the rent we pay for our place on the earth.' As a Black woman leader, service is ingrained in who I am. Yet, I face cognitive dissonance both professionally and personally. We are often oppressed and experience microaggressions consistently. However we stand and lead with grace, dignity and power on the shoulders of our ancestors who have shone the light on our path. -Shantay McKinily is a clinical instructor at UMSSW and also the Director of The Positive Schools Center. The Positive Schools Center (PSC) received the Outstanding UMB Faculty Award as part of the University’s Black History Month celebration on February 5th. PSC was recognized for their group achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusiveness. To read more about PSC’s accomplishments, go to https://www.umaryland.edu/mlk/2020-mlk-diversity-award-winners/outstanding-umb-faculty-award/ #BlackHistoryMonth #UMSSWCelebratesBlackHistoryMonth #mdsocialwork Pictured (left to right): Top Row – Becky Davis, André Turner, Flannery McAndle. Middle Row – Emily Ames-Messinger, Danielle Harris, Julia Scott. Bottom Row – Leah Beachley, Shantay McKinily, Dr. Wendy Shaia, Heidi Stevens