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We are an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare.
Academy Adds 19 In Class of 2020
Congratulations to our outstanding Class of 2020. Fellows inducted in January, 2020 in Washington, DC include: • Laura Abrams, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California Los Angeles • Kimberly A. Bender, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver • Lucy Berliner, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington • Robert J. Chaskin, School
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Suzanne Wenzel, PhD
Inducted in 2020
Suzanne L. Wenzel, PhD, is interim dean and Richard and Ann Thor Professor in Urban Social Development in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California. With...
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Marylou Sudders, MSW
Inducted in 2020
Marylou Sudders serves as the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, overseeing 12 agencies and MassHealth, with a combined budget of $24 billion and 22,000...
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Geoffrey Greif, PhD
Inducted in 2020
Dr. Geoffrey Greif (MSW, U Penn; PhD, Columbia) is Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He was Associate Dean from 1996 to 2007. He is the...
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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.