Springfield College School of Social Work National Lectures


Nationally acclaimed experts in social work are the featured speakers at the Springfield College School of Social Work’s Lecture Series each year. This presentation of first-hand information on leading issues in the field attracts students, faculty, alumni, and social work professionals from around the region. Since its establishment in 1998, the lecture has featured:


1998 Hubert “Hubie” Jones, MSW Social Justice Entrepreneur in Residence, City Year Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Social Work


1999 Frederic Reamer, PhD Nationally Acclaimed Expert on Social Work Ethics Professor, Rhode Island School of Social Work


2000 Alice Farrell, MSW/JD Attorney, Catholic Charities


2001 Stephen Karp, ACSW Executive Director, Connecticut Chapter National Association of Social Workers


Marylou Sudders, MSW Commissioner Massachusetts Department of Mental Health


2002 Susan Conklin, MSW Family Assistance Worker, New York City Salvation Army


Elizabeth Daffer Smith, MSW, MA, DSW Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, Doctoral Program Chair National Catholic School of Social Services, Catholic University


2003 Gary Bailey, MSW President-elect, National Association of Social Workers


Harry Spence, JD Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Social Services


2004 Anthony Hill, MSW, CAS, LCSW Principal, Liberty Elementary School, Springfield, MA


2005 Panel of Recipients of the Goodkind Scholarship* Moderator: Joseph Gianesin, PhD Springfield College Professor of Social Work Lisa Merriweather, 1998 Felipe Stetson, 2001 Suzanne Douville, 2001 Sandra Beach, 2002 Luz Ramirez, 2002


Lorna Little, 2003 Shennika Moore, 2003 Tina Hutchins, 2004


2006 Nancy Boyd-Franklin, PhD Renowned Family Therapist at Rutgers University


2007 Jane Knitzer, EdD Executive Director National Center for Children in Poverty, Columbia University


Rebekah Gerwitz Director of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy Massachusetts Chapter, National Association of Social Workers


2008 Angelo McClain, PhD Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Social Services


2009 Shawn Shea, MD Director Training Institute for Suicide Assessment and Clinical Interviewing


2010 Corinne H. Reider, EdD Executive Director and Treasurer, The John A. Hartford Foundation


2011 Nora O’Brien-Surec, PhD Senior Program Oficer The John A. Hartford Foundation


2012 Ken Frohock, LMHC, LRC Regional Manager Adoptions Journeys Program


Megan “Peg” Kirby, PsyD Clinical Psychologist The Attachment Institute of New England


2013 Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD CEO, Carson J. Spencer Foundation


2014 Angelo McClain, PhD CEO, National Association of Social Workers


Donna Hicks, PhD Author of Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, published by Yale University Press


* The Goodkind Scholarship provides financial aid for SCSSW students who demonstrate high achievement and financial need. Richard Goodkind, MSW ’95, established the scholarship through his family foundation, The Ruth and David Goodkind Foundation. Goodkind enrolled in the SCSSW after retiring from a successful Wall Street career. After graduation, he began a new career in social work based upon his desire to “give something back.”


You may have many questions as you embark on the road toward a career in social work, and I’m here to assist you, not only with the admission process, but all along the way. Call any time for a tour of the Brennan Center or to discuss our various program options. I want to see all our students succeed in their endeavors and I am available to help you explore the value of the advanced generalist focus of the MSW program at Springfield College to see how it fits in with your goals. Once enrolled,


I will continue to be someone who can be called upon as you get acclimated. I’m always happy to see our students move forward.


If you have questions, contact Chris Hinely, admissions coordinator, at (413) 748-3060, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., or email chinely@springfieldcollege.edu.


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