The NASW-NYS Chapter has 10 regional divisions across the state, led by a Division Chair. The Division Chair serves the two-fold purpose of implementing programs locally and reporting to the Regional Representative and Chapter’s board.
Submit inquiries to Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Kathryn Procknal, LMSW
Western Division Chair (2019-2021)
Over the past five years I’ve practiced various aspects of professional social work in Buffalo, N.Y. and Philadelphia, PA. I’ve taken on roles in crisis prevention and intervention at Crisis Services of Buffalo and NYSTART, which provides assistance to individuals and families with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I have experience in both micro- and macro- social work as a dialectical behavioral therapist in a residential treatment facility, a residential treatment facilities specialist through the N.Y. State Office of Mental Health and, currently, as a therapist within an outpatient clinic serving adolescents and families.
Visit the NASW-NYS Western Division Page at https://naswnys.org/western
VACANT
Genesee Valley Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Genesee Valley Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Genesee Valley Division Page at https://naswnys.org/geneseevalley
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Southern Tier Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Southern Tier Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Southern Tier Division Page at https://naswnys.org/southerntier
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Central Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Central Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Central Division Page at https://naswnys.org/central
VACANT
Mohawk Valley Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Mohawk Valley Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Mohawk Valley Division Page at https://naswnys.org/mohawkvalley
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Northeast Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Northeast Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Northeast Division Page at https://naswnys.org/northeast
VACANT
Hudson Valley Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Hudson Valley Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org.
Visit the NASW-NYS Hudson Valley Division Page at https://naswnys.org/hudsonvalley
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Westchester Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Westchester Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Westchester Division Page at https://naswnys.org/westchester
Wendy Lepper, MSW
Nassau Division Chair (2019-2021)
Wendy Lepper is a 2019 MSW graduate of Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service with a Concentration in Community Based Practice and Leadership and a member of Xi Gamma Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor Society. Her enthusiasm and passion for the profession of social work profession, stems from decades of involvement with children with special needs, and her work as a Certified Divorce Coach. During her field placement, she worked mostly with an older population with physical and cognitive impairments. I find this work incredibly satisfying. For these reasons, I will be dedicated to serving as your MSW student representative.
Visit the NASW-NYS Nassau Division Page at https://naswnys.org/nassau
VACANT
Suffolk Division Chair
The position for the NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Chair is currently vacant. If you are interested in serving, please contact Executive Director, Samantha Fletcher, Ph.D., MSW at sfletcher.naswnys@socialworkers.org
Visit the NASW-NYS Suffolk Division Page at https://naswnys.org/suffolk
