NASW-NYS Suffolk Division

NASW-NYS Suffolk Division

 

Welcome to the NASW-NYS Suffolk Division — building strength through association in the Suffolk county. If you have any questions, or would like to get involved with the Suffolk Division, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Contact us at suffolk.naswnys@socialworkers.org

 

Division Updates

 
 

Division Programs

  • Steering Meetings

    The NASW-NYS Suffolk Division meets monthly to discuss issues impacting the profession and share ideas on programs and initiatives that would best serve our members and community. All meetings are on Mondays, from 5:45PM - 7:00PM. All members, new and current, are welcome to drop by at any upcoming meeting! 

    Find our next meeting

  • Division Facebook Group

    The NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Facebook Group is a place for members and potential members to engage with a network of peers to connect, discuss, and share knowledge, information, and professional resources. 

    Join our Group

     

  • Community Events

    Our Division hosts a variety of events, including continuing education workshops, networking events, volunteer opportunities, and more! Please visit our Events Calendar to view upcoming events hosted by our Division. We also welcome suggestions and ideas of the types of programming and events you would like to see!

     

    Find our next event

  • 2019 Social Work Awards

    WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

    APRIL 13, 2019

    Please join us in celebrating this year's winners of the NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Social Work Awards. Registration is now open!

    Register Now

  • Suffolk Division Student Scholarship

    Congratulations Lisa Ponce - 2019 NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Student Scholarship Award Recipient!

    Please join us in celebrating Lisa and this year’s award winners at the 2019 NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Social Work Awards Brunch event on Saturday, April 13. Registration now open!

    Register Now

     

Contact Us

NASW-NYS Suffolk Division
Suffolk.naswnys@socialworkers.org
https://naswnys.org/suffolk

MEET YOUR DIVISION

Suffolk Division Steering Committee

Mara Kasdan, LCSW
Suffolk Division Chair (2017-2019)

Mara Kasdan is a graduate of the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare and is currently an LCSW and a Certified Trauma Professional. In December 2016, she received her SDL/SBL post-masters leadership degree from Stony Brook University. In 2014, she was an appointed member of the NASW Task Force to promote school social work and has been a member of the Suffolk County NASW Steering Committee since 2015 where served on the nominating subcommittee, scholarship committee, and brunch committee as well. She has worked for the Brentwood School District as a social worker since 1991 and has experience in Wyandanch schools.

  • Silas W. Kelly, LMSW

    Region 5 Representative, Nassau and Suffolk Divisions (2017-2019)

  • Robin Acconi

    School Social Work Committee

  • Joan Burke

    Aging Committee

  • Susan Datri

    Veterans Committee

  • Alyson Lawther

    Private Practice Committee

  • Lois Logan

    The Mentoring Initiative

  • Zarie Sedigh

    Hospital Social Work

  • Sonia Palacio Grottol

    Cultural Committee

WE NEED YOU!

Are you interested in mobilizing social workers in Suffolk County? Come join the NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Steering Committee! We are seeking a group of candidates who can represent the division and have a passion for supporting their region. If you are interested in joining the Suffolk Division Steering Committee, please submit your information to Suffolk.naswnys@socialworkers.org