Jenna Mehnert - Executive Director

717-232-4125 Ext: 101

exec@nasw-pa.org

Serves the social workers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to advocate for professional social workers and advocate for sound social policy. Is responsible for implementing the Plan of Work and other goals developed by the Board of Directors.

Jenna holds an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, and has extensive experience in child welfare and juvenile justice areas.


Alicia Newkam - Executive Assistant

717-232-4125 Ext: 100

Alicia@nasw-pa.org

Serves as assistant to the executive director.  Manages executive director's schedule, serves as receptionist, and completes projects at the request of executive director.

Alicia is a graduate of Harrisburg High School and is currently enrolled at Harrisburg Area Community College in the Human Services major.


Amy Sagen - Director of Program Services

717-232-4125 Ext: 102

Amy@nasw-pa.org

Directs continuing education program and oversees member services for the association.  Reviews approval request for continuing education programming and leads conference planning efforts.

Amy has her LSW and ACSW. She holds an masters degree in social work and a masters degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California.  She has extensive experience in the field of gerontology.


Amy Cazalas - Director of Legislative Affairs

717-232-4125 Ext: 105

AmyC@nasw-pa.org

Directs the legislative system and policy advocacy efforts and engages with chapter committees (Public Policy & PACE) to develop and implement a proactive agenda and strategy to enhance the standing of professional social workers within Pennsylvania. 

Amy holds a MSW from Shippensburg University.


Cecily Davis - Director of Membership & Outreach

717-232-4125 ext 109

Cecily@nasw-pa.org

Interacts, educates, and strengthens the voice of social workers all across the state through membership recruitment.  She works with NASW-PA division chairs, agency personnel, and community to promote the value of our membership.

Cecily holds a BSW from Carlow University and MSW from the University of Pittsburgh.


Christina Mortensen - Director of Research & Communications

717-232-4125 Ext: 104

Christina@nasw-pa.org

Implements a multi-faceted communications strategy for the social work profession, as well as assiting in the development and strategy of NASW-PA's legislative advocacy efforts.

Christina holds a MSW from Temple University, with Bachelor's degrees in both Social Work and Hispanic & Latino Studies from Cedar Crest College.  She is currently working towards a Master's in Community & Regional Planning. 


Mary Jae Seo - Administrative Officer

717-232-4125 Ext: 103

bookkeeper@nasw-pa.org

Oversees the agency's fiscal accounting and personnel systems. 

Mary Jae has over twenty-five years of experience working for a vareity of non-profits in the Washington, DC area.


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