“Social Workers in Unexpected Places” presented by Ellen Wells, Moderator, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker in private practice; Anne Bureau, Panelist, LICSW, Director, Worcester Community Connections Coalition; Eric Richman, Panelist, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker with Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University; Eliana Agudelo, Panelist, MSW, Chief of Staff to Mayor of Worcester; Kevin McCarthy, Panelist, LICSW, Eliot Community Human Services, Program manager Substance Addiction Services, and Jim DiReda, Panelist, LICSW, Clinical Social worker, educator, and author.

Explore the many roles that social workers play and career options within social work. A panel discussion with a variety of professionals with social work degrees. Discuss the training, skills, licensure, and education required for various positions. Where do social workers work? What role do they play in the helping profession?