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NASW-MA Elected Leadership

Chapter Board Officers
PRESIDENT: Sandra Best Bailly (2028)
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE: Nanci Ginty Butler (2028)
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP AND DIVERSITY: Isabel Lee (2028)
SECRETARY: Mary Byrne, PhD (2026)
AT-LARGE MEMBERS: Chris Collins (2027); Phanide Simon-Ulysse (2026)

Chapter Board
BERKSHIRE REGION:
William Fisher (2027)
GREATER BOSTON REGION: Yvonne Castaneda (2028); Carla B. Monteiro (2026); and Angela Yarde (2027)
CENTRAL REGION: Emily Swalec (2026)
NORTHEAST REGION: Jennifer Blewett (2026)
PIONEER VALLEY REGION: Melissa Blissett (2028)
SOUTHEAST REGION: Sarah Murphy (2027)
MSW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Molly Heald (2026)
BSW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Araby'ha Moné Rankin (2026)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Rebekah Gewirtz

Interested in Serving?

Holding an elected position in our organization is meaningful. You have the opportunity to use your voice, share the experience of your colleagues and friends and help set the vision for our chapter. It's also a fantastic way to build your leadership skills, learn new things and develop as a well-rounded professional.

Our nomination committee is charged with vetting possible candidates for elections. You can submit your application today!

Have questions? Contact our Executive Director via email.

 


NASW-MA Chapter Staff

Barbara Burka, LICSW (she/her/hers)
Director of Clinical Practice and Director of Therapy Matcher
(617) 227-9635 x120 • bburka.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Clinical and Private Practice Issues, Licensing, Managed Care, Career Services, Therapy Matcher, and 
Continuing Education.

 

Executive Director
(617) 227-9635 x116 •rgewirtz.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Administrative, Programmatic, Fiscal and Governance Issues, Legislative and Political Advocacy, Events and Programs.

Adam Linn
Administrative Manager and Coordinator for the NASW-MA Chapter CE Approval Program
(617) 227-9635 x110 • alinn.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Conference/Event Registration, Applying for CE Authorization for Programs, Chapter Election & Nominating Process, Technical Support, Operational Activities and Chapter Financials, Licensing Test Prep, and Workplace Safety Trainings.

 
Senior Program Manager
(617) 227-9635 x163 • CMedinaAdames.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Event planning, marketing, sponsor outreach, and logistical support for Chapter webinars, Symposium, School Social Work Conference, Older Adults and People with Disabilities, Culturally Responsive Social Work Conference, and the Annual Awards Ceremony. 


Beth Morrison, LCSW
Political Action Manager
(617) 227-9635 x121 • bmorrison.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committee.

 


Brianna SilvaMSW (she/her/hers)
Senior Manager of Advocacy and Membership
(617) 227-9635 x114 • bsilva.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Membership Retention and Recruitment, School of Social Work Orientations, Graduation Cords Program,  Student Ambassador Program, Social Media, Legislative Advocacy Committee (LAC), Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD), Intern Supervision, and Social Work Month Activities

 
MSW Interns
intern1.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Membership Development, Co-Organizing LEAD, Social Media Support, Student Ambassador Program, Policy Research, Advocacy, and Organizing.
 


 
intern2.naswma@socialworkers.org
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Membership Development, Co-Organizing LEAD, Social Media Support, Student Ambassador Program, Policy Research, Advocacy, and Organizing.
 


 
Regional/Special Staff

Southeast Region Staff
Vacant

Northeast and Central Region Staff
Beth Morrison, LCSW
bmorrison.naswma@socialworkers.org

Berkshire and Pioneer Valley Regions Staff
Jeff Schrenzel, PhD

jschrenzsw@charter.net

Therapy Matcher
(617) 720-2828 • (800) 242-9794 • info@therapymatcher.org

  • Barbara Burka, LICSW, Director
  • Lisa Walts, LICSW, Assistant Director
National Association of Social Workers - Massachusetts Chapter

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6 Beacon Street, Suite 915, Boston MA 02108

(617)227-9635

chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org

(617)227-9877

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