Encourage.
Inform.
Promote.
Celebrate.
We are an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare.
2020 Fellows Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for AASWSW’s Class of 2020 Fellows. Nominations may only be made by current Fellows or Fellows Emeriti. Deadline for nominations is August 1, 2020. See AASWSW Membership for nominations form, criteria and informational guidelines.
FeaturedFellows
Cynthia Franklin, PhD
Inducted in 2016
Dr. Cynthia Franklin is the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education and Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health. Dr. Franklin is an international leader within the social work profession and she...
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David R. Hodge, Ph.D.
Inducted in 2019
David R. Hodge, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. He also holds appointments at: the University of Pennsylvania in the Program for...
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David T. Takeuchi, PhD
Inducted in 2013
David T. Takeuchi, PhD, is Professor and the inaugural Dorothy Book Scholar and Associate Dean for Research at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW). Dr. Takeuchi is...
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AdvancingSocial Good
Our society seeks to advance the field of social welfare and social work by serving as a convener for thought leaders, encouraging the recognition of outstanding research and practice; and promoting examination of social policy.