North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Term ended: June 30, 2026; held until someone is reappointed to fill my position
Please give a brief biography, including your education, licensure or certification level and employment history:
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in medical social work with an emphasis on hospice care. I have a BA in Human Services from Elon University, an MSW from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University. I have served 6+ years on the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board (NCSWLB) and have expertise with governing boards.
Social work allows for versatility while encouraging continuing education and mastery which allowed me to confidently move from direct clinical practice to administration and regulation. My current role is Director of Operations at a church and nonprofit in Alexandria, Virginia. I also serve as chair of the Advocacy Committee for UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work Board of Advisors, chair the Program Committee for Camp Corral and am a member of Alexandria’s Community Policy and Management Team. Extensive board service over a decade has given me the opportunity to learn and hone essential skills in governance, fiduciary responsibility, leadership models, financial procedures and policy development which are critical for this position.
Give a synopsis of your regulatory and professional experience. Please emphasize your involvement with ASWB:
As a professional member of the NCSWCLB, I was vice chair for 5 years and am the most recent past chair. Once joining the Board I gained a true understanding of the important role regulation plays in ensuring licensees are qualified and maintain competence and appreciate ASWB’s part in that.
Since 2020, I have attended close to twenty ASWB events and numerous committee meetings to include New Board Member Training, volunteer virtual meetings plus every Board Member Exchange, Delegate Assembly and Leadership Weekend. I have been on 3 ASWB committees: Regulation Education and Leadership (REAL) and Bylaws and Resolutions by appointment and the Nominating Committee by election, serving one year as chair.
I am thankful to have the opportunity to learn and serve alongside other outstanding regulators, volunteers and the wonderful staff who work tirelessly to carry out the meaningful work of this organization. It’s clear that there is a collective of diligent, passionate individuals who care about the integrity of the social work profession, protection of the public and one another. Volunteering and being involved with ASWB has been a true honor. Thank you for your consideration!
Finally, make a brief statement on the major issues you see facing ASWB, and how you would address them:
If you have read this far you may be wondering how it is that I live and work in Virginia but serve on the North Carolina Board. My family and I relocated to Alexandria 3.5 years ago due to a PCS with the U.S. military. I was able to be reappointed in 2023 due to Federal laws that permit military spouses to maintain residency. This type of legislation is similar to the rules that many states are using to emphasize the importance of portability of licensure for the Interstate Social Work Compact, an issue near and dear to me. ASWB’s commitment to this effort through resources and support is one that I will continue to advocate for if elected.
Ongoing collaboration with other social work organizations is also a priority. Whether it is research that impacts the public and workforce or maintaining a standard for competent clinical practice, it is imperative that we continue working towards finding common ground. ASWB’s consensus decision making model for committees and working groups is one that can translate well in these relationships and one that I would encourage. While none of these are new ideas, the fact that ASWB is leading the way on many important issues is inspiring.