Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Analyze how leadership discretion and fragmented governance contribute to racial inequities in Housing Choice Voucher access and outcomes for BIPOC families.
2. Evaluate the role of interagency coordination, data transparency, and accountability structures in shaping procedural fairness and housing stability within decentralized housing systems.
3. Apply Adaptive Leadership Theory, Critical Race Theory, and postcolonial perspectives to assess how “race-neutral” administrative practices impact structural inequities in HCV implementation.

 

Presenter Bio:

Brandon Plunkett, MSW, LMSW, LSW, is a Doctoral Candidate in Social Work at the University of Kentucky. He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Arts in Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from the University of the Incarnate Word, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue Global University. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Pikes Peak State College and as a part-owner and therapist at CO Counseling Group.

Brandon’s research examines how leadership practices embedded in administrative systems shape inequitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) families navigating the Housing Choice Voucher program. His doctoral capstone conceptualizes leadership as a determinant of access and accountability, with particular attention to procedural practices that influence equity within Public Housing Authorities.

Brandon proposes the Equity-Centered Leadership for Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency (ECL-ACT) framework, grounded in Adaptive Leadership Theory, Critical Race Theory, and postcolonial perspectives. ECL-ACT conceptualizes leadership as an operational mechanism for equity integrated into service delivery for BIPOC families within decentralized housing systems.

In addition to clinical practice, Brandon has served on multiple boards and currently holds an active board role. He has an approved manuscript pending publication that examines family houselessness through narrative inquiry, and he is developing collaborative publications addressing racialized administration and justice system disparities.

 

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.