Rutgers School of Social Work at NASW-NJ's Annual Conference

Rutgers School of Social Work will be represented at the National Association for Social Workers New Jersey (NASW-NJ) Annual Conference from April 26-28, 2026 by a number of presentations and learning opportunities being hosted by our faculty, staff, and alumni. See the list below for a list of Rutgers SSW-affiliated presentations.

Sunday, April 26
1:30-3:00pm
NASW-NJ Presidential Address
Amml Hussein, Ed.D.

Sunday, April 26
1:30-3:00pm
Keynote Session: Futures Grand Challenges Project
Moderator: Amml Hussein, Ed.D.
1.5 Ethics and General CEUs

Sunday, April 26
3:15-5:15pm
Beyond the Ballot: Civic Engagement for Clinicians in Community Spaces
Christine Morales, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW; Christine Chapais, DSW, LSW
2 Clinical or Ethics CEUs
This interactive workshop empowers social workers to use clinical expertise for community-level impact. Participants will explore strategies for advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and civic engagement. Presenters will share real-world examples, and attendees are invited to contribute their experiences during the workshop for reflection, learning, and advancing social justice.

Sunday, April 26
3:15-5:15pm
Ethnocentrism and Nativism: Wicked Challenges and Uplifting Solutions
Karun Krishna Singh, PhD, LCSW-R, CSWM; Dylan Fernando Nunez, BA
2 Clinical CEUs
Ethnocentrism and nativism are two challenges associated with loss of employment and family separation. This workshop equips social workers with evidence-based information to evaluate the level oppression experienced by their clients, and offers solutions that strengthen individual resiliency, improve organizational effectiveness, and increase employee engagement in policy analysis and advocacy.

Tuesday, April 28
11:15am-1:15pm
Know Your Rights: A Teach In About Immigrants’ Rights
2 General & Ethics CEUs
Moderators: Amml Hussein, Ed.D. and Antoinette Farmer, PhD
Co-sponsored by the Rutgers School of Social Work IIDEA Committee

Tuesday, April 28
11:15am-1:15pm
Future Forward: Anti-Oppressive Mentorship for a Stronger Social Work Profession
Natalie Moore-Bembry, ED.D, MSW, MAED, LCSW; Gina L. Sharpe, MSW, LCSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
This session explores intergenerational mentorship as a tool for preserving social work’s legacy and preparing new practitioners. Emphasizing anti-oppressive approaches, it highlights strategies for fostering mutual learning, leadership, and innovation. Participants will explore tools to develop inclusive mentorship opportunities that honor the profession’s history and sustain its future.

Tuesday, April 28
1:30pm
Not your Average Social Worker: Leaders Changing the Game
Natalie Moore-Bembry, ED.D, MSW, MAED, LCSW