Select quotes from Anna
Quinlin
 "In
the 1960's, stories were humanizing--they showed us our
connection to each other and the broader world. Individuality
moves us, not issues. People still want to be seen as human
beings, as individuals. Issues can blind us to the individual
stories. Instead of talking about 'food insecurity' talk
about one kid who is hungry as hell. Remember, history
is always about people and biography is destiny."
"Focusing on individuals is also good for business.
Talking to business leaders requires that you talk about
how their costs will be reduced by doing the right thing.
Make sure you invite business people to your meetings;
show them how the stuff we care about matters to them.
We count on progression in society--from generation to
generation. If we don't do good, doing well won't be enough."
"Media will always have an important role, but
we all have the opportunity to talk with people directly
and ask them to put pressure on politicians. Too many
people don't know what social workers do. Focus on simple
compelling stories. Write op-ed pieces to get in front
of opinion leaders. Get on the Internet right now if
you want to engage young people. You have to take your
case to the people."
"The Millennial Generation is light years ahead
of us. They are more tolerant, flexible, generous and
diverse than we will ever be. There is an openess about
them and a desire to volunteer and give back. Many Millennials
are a perfect match for social work but they don't have
the right information to choose it early. For example,
I have never heard a high school student say they wanted
to become a social worker."
"I get 'the bends' when I think about a world without
social workers. In the United States, if you talk about
it enough, you believe you have done it. Our country loves
platitudes, but we often behave differently. Problems get
solved at the village level and that's where social workers
can make a huge difference."
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