Social Work Degree Guide has announced the launch of a brand-new inspiring article that recognizes the 30 most influential social workers who have been fighting for oppressed and marginalized communities around the world in the 21st century.
POTTSTOWN, Pa., Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — At Social Work Degree Guide, a new article has been published to recognize the accomplishments of 30 influential social work professionals who are going beyond day-to-day patient assessment to act as strong advocates for aiding our society's most vulnerable populations. "The 30 Most Influential Social Workers Alive Today" is a handy new addition to the free educational website for introducing new social work students and professionals to the most prominent figures in the field that are utilizing their commitment for social justice to make long-lasting contributions to eliminating social disadvantages.
"In creating this list in recognition of the 30 most influential men and women in social work, we based the selection on merit, scholastic study, political activism, publications, award/recognitions, and leadership in professional associations," said the website's editor, Taryn Baer.
Within the article are leading social workers who have made significant accomplishments in various areas of the field, ranging from ending human trafficking and curbing the occurrence of domestic violence to supporting HIV prevention and fighting for civil rights equality.
In addition to being one of the fastest-growing areas in mental health, social work is an extremely powerful field that provides individuals with the opportunity to strengthen unheard voices, empower those forgotten by society, open doors of access, preserve human rights, direct social policies, and plant the seeds to improve well-being for millions. This new article launched on Social Work Degree Guide has the goal of inspiring the next generation of social work professionals to join these prominent leaders in meeting the needs of those in need.
Below are the 30 most influential social work experts that have been recognized by Social Work Degree Guide in honor of their tremendous strides in social policy reform and their unwavering commitment to pursuing social justice for all:
30. Joan Levy Zlotnik: University of Maryland
29. Tamara Grigsby: University of Wisconsin-Madison
28. Joe Kort: Wayne State University
27. Mariko Yamada: University of Southern California
26. Celia Williamson: University of Toledo
25. Ellen DeVoe: Boston University
24. David Crampton: Case Western Reserve University
23. Sabrina Sullenberger: Belmont University
22. Georgette Mulheir: Lumos Foundation
21: Darrell Wheeler: Loyola University Chicago
20. Angelo McClain: Boston College
19. Stephanie Berzin: Boston College
18. Thomas Crea: Boston College
17. Roger Roffman: University of Washington
16. Ruby M. Gourdine: Howard University
15. Larry E. Davis: University of Pittsburgh
14. Alberto Godenzi: University of Fribourg in Switzerland
13. Alice Walker: Sarah Lawrence College
12. Dalton Conley: New York University
11. Jane Waldfogel: Columbia University
10. Ruth McRoy: Boston College
9. Keith Alford: Syracuse University
8. Cathryn C. Potter: University of Denver
7. Tom Walsh: Boston College
6. Tiziana Dearing: Boston College
5. Maurice C. Daniels: University of Georgia
4. Sandra Bernabei: Barnard College
3. Karen S. Haynes: California State University
2. Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes: Boston College
1. Preston Dyer: Baylor University
More inspiring details about how these 30 influential social workers have placed their personal mark on the social work field and made a significant positive impact on improving social problems can be found at http://www.socialworkdegreeguide.com/30-most-influential-social-workers-alive-today
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