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board of directors
Each year, SSWAA hosts Board elections for open positions on the SSWAA Board of Directors. Board Members are responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and fiduciary responsibility for the Association. Serving on the SSWAA Board is an opportunity to contribute to advancing the profession of school social work, connect with colleagues from across the country, and help strengthen SSWAA’s mission and impact.
sswaa mission statement
sswaa Vision statement
Expectations of Board participation
2025 Board of directors
Dr. Michelle Alvarez New Hampshire
Dr. Terriyln Rivers-Cannon Georgia
Patrick Mulkern Massachusetts
Courtney Porter New Hampshire
Dr. Kashera Guy Robinson Georgia
Tynisha Jointer Illinois
Sheri Olson Colorado
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont, District of Columbia
and DOD schools.
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia,
West Virginia, and the
territories of Puerto Rico and
US Virgin Islands.
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands
Dr. Brenda Lindsey Indiana
Dr. Robert Lucio Tennessee
Jeremy "Stig" Lustig New York
Board roles & Descriptions
Each position includes Function, Qualifications, and Term Length.
President-Elect
Secretary
treasurer
At-Large Representative
Regional RepresentativeS
University Representative
Student Representative
Election Process
Applicant: Anyone who submits a nomination application.
Candidate: Applicants selected by the Nominations Committee to appear on the ballot (after interview and training).
Nominee Slate: Each open position will have 2-3 candidates slated.
Application Process
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Complete the Nomination Application Form
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Participate in a virtual interview with the Nominations Committee
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Complete a required Board training session
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Engage with members during campaign period
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Participate in at least one live candidate Q&A panel
2025 Candidate panel dates
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October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
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October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST