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8:45 am - 10:15 am
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Plenary: "Beyond Silos: Building Coalitions that Actually Shift Power" (1.5 Social Work CEs)
Social change has never been won in isolation. This panel moves beyond traditional dialogue toward a deeper, more honest exploration of what coalition building actually requires: challenging silos, centering equity, and interrogating how power is shared, shifted, and sustained across systems. National community organizers and union leaders offer real-world insights on cross-sector collaboration, what truly works in building coalitions that influence policy, practice, and community outcomes, and how to move a profession from alignment to action. Because beyond the breaking point, there is no path forward alone.
Panelists
- Anthony Estreet, PHD, MBA, LCSW-C, LLD
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Nadine Smith
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Kica Matos, MA, JD
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Korey Johnson, PhD, Esq
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10:15 am - 11:15 am
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Plenary: "The Work of Democracy: Civic Participation, Policy Power, and the Dignity of Every Person (Senators Session)" (1 Macro Social Work CE)
Marquis Ballroom – M2
Democracy is more than a system of government. It is a reflection of our collective commitment to participation, equity, justice, and human dignity. At a time of profound social and political change, this timely keynote and panel discussion will bring together influential leaders from public policy, advocacy, community engagement, and social impact sectors to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping our democratic future.
Through a dynamic conversation, panelists will explore strategies for strengthening civic participation, protecting access to democracy, advancing equity through public policy, and building broad-based coalitions capable of creating meaningful and lasting systems change.
Topics will include:
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Strengthening democratic participation and civic engagement
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Protecting voting rights and expanding access to democracy
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Leveraging public policy to advance equity and human dignity
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Building collective power through coalition-building and community action
As a profession rooted in service, social justice, and the importance of human relationships, social workers understand that democracy extends beyond politics—it directly influences community well-being, access to opportunity, and the dignity of every person. This engaging discussion will challenge attendees to think boldly about civic leadership, collective responsibility, and the role each of us plays in shaping a more just and inclusive society.
Join social workers, educators, policymakers, advocates, and community leaders from across the country for an inspiring conversation about the future of democracy and the power of civic engagement to drive meaningful change.
Panelists
- Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
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Ja'Bree Harris
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Marla Blunt Carter
- Anthony Estreet
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Plenary: "Educating the Next Generation: Reimagining Social Work Education" (1 Social Work CE)
The research exists. The question is whether we are using it, and whether academic institutions are showing up to the fight. Deans and directors of social work programs from across the country join NASW leadership for a frank conversation about a growing concern: that schools of social work have remained too quiet on the critical issues shaping the profession and the communities it serves. This plenary is a direct call to action, to elevate the research being developed inside universities, translate it into practice and policy in real time, and re-engage academic institutions as active, vocal partners in shaping the future of social work. The profession needs its scholars in the arena, not just in the classroom.
Panelists
- Anthony Estreet, PHD, MBA, LCSW-C, LLD
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Sebrena Jackson, PhD, MSW, BSW
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Kirk Foster, PhD,MSW, Mdiv
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Michael Lindsey, PhD, MSW, MPH
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Janet Shapiro, PhD, MSW, MA
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Dexter Voisin, PhD, MSW, LCSW
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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Concurrent Breakout
Sessions
Choose from multiple session topics across the social work spectrum and earn 1.5 CEs.
- 201: From a Moment to a Movement: Macro Matters More Than Ever!
(Macro Social Work)
Terry Mizrahi, PhD, MSW;
Isabel Lee, PhD;
Darlyne Bailey, PhD
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202: The Crossroads of Purpose and Power: Legal and Ethical Trends Social Workers Should Be Thinking About
(Ethics CE)
Andrea Murray, MSW, LICSW;
Ashlee Fox, JD, MSW
- 203: Social Work Power in Redefining Police-Mental Health Crisis Response
(Social Work CE)
April Christman, MSW, LCSW, CCTP;
Benjamin Dobrin, MSW, PhD
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3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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Concurrent Breakout
Sessions
Choose from multiple session topics across the social work spectrum and earn 1.5 CEs.
- 213: Beyond Borders: Educating and Supporting Migrant Children in the United States
(Social Work CE)
Christiana Best-Giacomini, PhD, LMSW;
Kristiana Beho, LCSW;
Elaine Aboni, MSW, LMSW
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214: From Crisis to Connection: A Multilevel Framework for Regulating Children, Families, and Systems
(Social Work CE)
Tai Cole, LCSW-QS, MDiv, MACE;
Savannah Collier, LCSW, MSW
- 215: Challenging the Silencing: Banned Books, Intellectual Freedom, and Social Work Ethics
(Ethics CE)
Dorri C. Scott, MSW, EdD
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