Member-Led Communities

Special Interest Groups

NASW-NY Special Interest Groups bring social workers together around shared practice areas, populations, identities, and professional interests.

Special Interest Groups are member-led networks of social workers across New York State and beyond. They create space to exchange resources, build professional support systems, and strengthen connection across the Chapter.

Any NASW-NY member may facilitate a Special Interest Group. Groups may organize continuing education programs, host events, support professional growth, and help ensure the Chapter reflects the full diversity of the social work profession.

Group Directory

Browse current groups, meeting schedules, and registration links.

Human-Animal Bond Special Interest Work Group

Co-chairsRachel Zielinski, LCSW-R, CASAC-M, and Stephanie Coco, LMSW
MeetsQuarterly
Active

Immigration and Global Social Work Collective

ChairsSmita Deewan (lead), Naomie Millien, and Nora Cora
MeetsThird Mondays at 7:00 p.m. ET. Dates may change for holidays.
Active

Jewish Social Workers

Co-chairsCarole Cox and Dana Marlowe
MeetsThird Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
Active

Private Practice Action Work Group (PPAWG)

ChairScott Zotto, LCSW
MeetsThird Fridays, 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET
Active

Seasoned & Retired Social Workers

ChairBarry Davis
MeetsSecond Mondays, 7:30–8:30 p.m. ET
Active

Social Workers Working With Older Adults

ChairTo be determined
MeetsLast Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Paused

Rising to the Challenge of School Social Work

ChairMartha Schultz
MeetsLast Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. ET
Paused

Strengthening Rural Social Workers

ChairMartha Schultz
MeetsThird Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
Paused

Unapologetically South Asian

ChairVeera Mookerjee
MeetsFourth Mondays, 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
Paused
Meeting information may change. Please confirm dates and registration details before attending.