DSW Candidate – Karen Moore, 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Executive Leadership Development of Female Social Workers: A Necessity for Our Profession and Communities
DSW Candidate – Karen Moore, LCSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
1:00 PM-2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Executive Leadership Development of Female Social Workers: A Necessity for Our Profession and Communities
The purpose of this presentation is to examine social work leadership in the social work profession in the context of sparse numbers of female social workers in executive leadership positions at non-profit organizations, as compared to for-profit organizations, and inform ways to create equity for women social work leaders. Conceptually, this presentation explores social work leadership from a feminist-relational theory base and three leadership models, feminist-relational, purpose-driven, and spiritual (moral) that are compatible with social work ethics and principles, promoting inclusion and social justice. The assorted studies in the literature indicate that preparing and promoting women social workers as leaders results in individual, organizational, professional, and community benefits. For organizations, this means a competent and stable workforce that provides quality services that positively impact communities.
This presentation will highlight opportunities to operationalize mentorship of female social workers on their path to executive leadership. In addition to mentorship, social work academic programs must begin to include leadership courses at the bachelor and master’s level and embrace cross disciplinary study with management and business schools. To develop vision and aptitude for leadership in social work and related professional organizations, this presentation provides a framework for broader professional outreach.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Articulate two reasons why it is important for female social workers to move into executive leadership roles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of feminist-relational theory and three leadership models: feminist-relational, purpose-driven, and spiritual (moral).
- Identify two ways to increase the number of female social workers preparing and moving into the leadership track.
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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. 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.
