Conference Recap

NASW-NY 1st Annual Continuing Education Conference

One New York, One Voice: Reimagining Social Work for a Just Future — hosted at Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Conference Photos

Selected highlights

Conference Recap Video

Opening Keynote

Dr. Cindy Bautista-Thomas, PhD, LCSW, RYT, keynote speaker headshot

Opening Keynote Speaker

Cindy Bautista-Thomas

PhD, LCSW, RYT

"Leading with Heart & Power: Reimagining Social Work for Collective Liberation"

The social work profession has always held the responsibility of moving justice forward and supporting people through the most vulnerable and courageous moments in their lives. Dr. Cindy highlighted the power of storytelling, emotional intelligence, and community voice.

Lunch & Learn Keynote

Racquel Reid, LCSW, Lunch and Learn keynote speaker

Lunch & Learn Keynote Speaker

Racquel Reid

LCSW

“The Sovereignty of Voice: Reimagining Social Work through Inclusion, Wellness, and Collective Power”

Drawing from professional and lived experience as a Black, queer woman who immigrated from Jamaica, Racquel explored how emotional wellness, authenticity, and belonging intersect to strengthen our collective power as social workers. Through storytelling, reflective inquiry, and evidence-based wellness principles, she shared a practical framework for sustaining emotional capacity, deepening community solidarity, and amplifying leadership in the pursuit of a just future.

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Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our supporters

Social Work Champion Sponsors

Helio Health
New York Life

Food Sponsors

Water Gap Wellness
Wholeview Wellness

Advocacy Partner Sponsors

OASAS
Northeast Family Services
CAMBA

Community Supporter Sponsors

Adelphi University
SSEU Local 371
Samaritan Daytop Village
Sanctuary for Families
Touro University Social Work
Columbia School of Social Work

Exhibitors

Alzheimer's Association BronxWorks CUCS Children's Rights Children's Village MPG Consulting Kenneth Peters Center NYS Society for Clinical Social Work Siembra Today University EMS Water Gap Wellness Zelda Foster Studies Program (NYU)