NASW - National Association of Social Workers
11/03/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2025 10:35
EP 132: Building a Macro Social Work Career
The NASW's Social Work Talks Podcast is embarking on a NEW occasional series on careers within the Social Work Profession! In our inaugural episode we chat with NASW Maryland Executive Director Karessa Proctor, BSW, MSW. Proctor shares her journey into macro social work and the impact of her chapter's advocacy. Under her leadership, the NASW-Maryland chapter, is one of the fastest growing for social work students and draws social workers in the micro, mezzo, macro, and international fields. We discussed why she chose macro social work and how her chapter advanced two major laws signed by Governor Wes Moore: the Social Work Licensure Compact and the Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) Act. Tune in to learn how macro social workers shape policy, strengthen communities, and expand opportunities across the profession. Tune in wherever your listen to podcasts!
November 3, 2025
Read a transcript of episode 132
Resources:
NASW's Maryland Chapter
https://www.nasw-md.org/
Social Work Licensure Compact
https://swcompact.org/
Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) Act
https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/Legislation.aspx
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