Executive Committee

President

Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW

Karen Bullock, PhD, LICSW, is the Ahearn Endowed Professor at Boston College School of Social Work. She earned a PhD in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University, master’s degree (MS) in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City and Bachelor of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University. A member of NASW for over 30 years, Bullock has served in major NASW leadership positions including: vice president and president of the NASW CT chapter board; chair of the Mental Health Specialty Practice Committee and is the current chair of National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity. She is a nationally recognized expert in hospice and palliative care. She is a licensed (independent) clinical social worker with more than three decades of clinical experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and most recently received a NASW Social Work Pioneer ® Award.

Vice President

Fatima Salman, LLMSW

Fatima Salman is a macro social worker and community organizer. She serves on the ENGAGE team at the University of Michigan School of Social Work and works with communities and organizations in Wayne and Washtenaw counties to increase their capacity and resources to meet their goals. Through the work of ENGAGE, Salman runs the Employment Equity Action and Learning Collaborative, a group of 65+ stakeholders in Detroit that works together to leverage resources and foster just and equitable economic development solutions for individuals in the city of Detroit.

Throughout her high school and undergraduate years, Salman held leadership roles in national youth organizations that were centered around youth development and empowerment. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in 2000 and taught language and linguistics at a private school. During a three-year period in which she lived in Madison, Wisconsin, she served as principal of a local elementary school. Later, she returned to Michigan and completed her MSW at the University of Michigan. She worked as the Executive Director for the Muslim Students Association- National, and merged her expertise of youth development with her macro management skills to steer the organization through its period of transition.

Treasurer & Compliance Officer

Sylvester “Jim” Bowie, EdD, MSW

Sylvester “Jim” Bowie, Professor Emeritus, earned his BSW and MSW degrees from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) and a Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco. His social work experiences include private and public agencies; emergency response, reunification and adoptions. He worked for the Federal Title IV-E Stipend Program at CSUS, as a liaison and coordinator. He joined the CSUS faculty in 2001 and served in many capacities including vice chair and chair of the Faculty Senate, director of the BSW program, and chair of the Faculty Council in the Division of Social Work. He has served as chair and board member of the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) on the CSUS campus. Bowie retired from CSUS in 2021. He has served NASW California Chapter as 1st Vice President and President of the board, and on various sub-committees including CalPace. Bowie serves on the National Audit Committee.

Director, Region III

Ancy Lewis, LCSW

Ancy Lewis, LCSW, is the Assistant Director of Field Education at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. She collaborates with social service agencies throughout New York and across the country, focusing on enhancing the practicum education of MSW students as they enter the social work profession. Lewis serves on the Board of Directors for South Asian Social Work Educators’ Association to address educational topics that affect the South Asian diaspora.

Lewis obtained an MSW from New York University. With over 23 years of extensive experience, she has worked with adults, children, families, child welfare, mental health, and older adults. Through her company, Velocity Visions, Inc., she provides training and workshops locally, nationally, and internationally, covering topics such as toxic stress, leadership, communication, burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, self-care, mental health, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and emotional intelligence. Lewis’ collaborative approach engages partnerships with multiple stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Director, Region IV

Yasoda Sharma, PhD, MSW

Yasoda Sharma, PhD, MSW, is a tenured full professor at the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She earned her PhD in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington, a master’s degree in social work with specialization in psychiatry and social medicine and an undergraduate degree in psychology from India. She did her schooling in Sikkim, a small state sandwiched between Tibet and Nepal in the northeastern states of India. Sharma has worked in various national and international organizations in parts of India and Nepal.

Her scholarship involves engagement with the global-local and global communities. She predominantly works in domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, international social work, and human trafficking. She is a recognized local, national, and international scholar. She has published several articles in reputable refereed journals; presented papers at local, state, national, and international conferences; and conducted several workshops on domestic violence. Sharma was awarded state grants for implementing research projects related to domestic violence. She has served as an external research examiner for post-doctoral candidate in India. Sharma has chaired several DSW dissertations, serves on DSW dissertation committees and is an editorial board member of the refereed journal.

Sharma is a board member and Kutztown University Campus representative for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Women's Consortium. She serves as Chair of the Kutztown University Commission on Status of Women. Under her leadership, the committee implemented the Elderly Care workshop and Take your Child to Work Day program. She also serves as treasurer of the Kutztown University-APSCUF International Faculty Caucus and is actively involved with Kutztown University -APSCUF Social Justice Committee. She was appointed to serve on the Kutztown University Commission on Status of Minorities: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee to help develop a strategic plan to incorporate and bring greater understanding of the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative across the campus community.

Sharma serves as board officer for the Domestic Violence Center for Chester County (DVCCC), chairing the Strategic Planning Committee, and helping DVCCC reaccreditation with the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Organizations. She served on NASW-PA and held the Conference Planning Committee Chair position for several years.

Director, Region V

Anthony J. Hill, PhD, MBA, LISW-CP/S, ACSW

Anthony J. Hill is a professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at Winthrop University. With a PhD in Social Work from Howard University, Hill specializes in psychosocial factors affecting adolescent behaviors, financial therapy, and trauma-informed care. He is a licensed social worker in multiple states and holds numerous certifications in social work management and financial therapy. Hill is an accomplished educator, researcher, practitioner, small business owner with over two decades of experience in academia, community leadership, and professional development. Recognized as the 2021 Social Worker of the Year by the NASW South Carolina Chapter, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally on social justice, financial health, and resilience. Hill is deeply committed to fostering equity, financial empowerment, and mental well-being in underserved communities.

Director-at-Large

Aviva Vincent, PhD, LSW

Aviva Vincent is an assistant professor of social work at Cleveland State University and co-owner of Healing Paws LLC. She earned a doctorate in social welfare from Case Western Reserve University and specialized in training in Veterinary Social Work from the University of Tennessee. Her NASW involvement began in 2011 as the student representative for NASW-Connecticut. Vincent co-chaired NASW-Ohio’s Human-Animal Interaction Workgroup (2016-2019) and joined the Legislative Action Committee (2024-current). She is active in advocacy days, provides training at state conferences, and engages with local and national social work communities. Vincent is a member of PATH International, HERD Institute, Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals, and Canine Companions for Independence. She serves on the advisory board for CSU’s Animal Law Clinic and Not One More Vet. Honors include NASW-Ohio’s Region 2 Social Worker of the Year (2025); Cleveland Crain’s 40 Under 40 (2023); and Early Career Success Award (2022).