exec@nasw-pa.org

Jenna's role is to serve the social workers of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to advocate for professional social workers and advocate for sound social policy. She is responsible for implementing the plan of work and other goals developed by the Board of Directors.

Prior to her tenure with NASW-PA, Jenna served as an executive policy specialist with the Department of Public Welfare during the Rendell administration. Her government experience also includes working for the Office of the Mayor in both New York City and Washington, D.C., as director of program management and development in the New York City Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator, and as chief of staff for the Washington, D.C., Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. She has also worked in a variety of direct service settings, including as a child welfare worker and a rape crisis hotline supervisor. Jenna has taught social policy and juvenile justice courses at both Temple University Harrisburg Penn State Harrisburg. She earned her MSW from the University of Pennsylvania, a certificate in executive leadership from Bryn Mawr College and an undergraduate degree in women’s studies from the University of Southern Maine.

Amy@nasw-pa.org

Amy directs continuing education program and oversees member services for the association.  She reviews approval request for continuing education programming and leads conference planning efforts.

Prior to joining the staff of NASW-PA, Amy directed Alzheimer’s units in a skilled nursing home, assessing/admitting residents, counseling families, educating and training staff about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Amy’s background compliments other staff members’ as her education and work history focuses on the aging process. Amy has developed education and support programs for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias while working in Los Angeles and has provided bereavement and grief counseling for families using hospice services throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Amy received her Master of Science in Gerontology and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s of education, rehabilitation education and a minor in gerontology from The Pennsylvania State University.

Rebecca @nasw-pa.org

Rebecca is responsible for managing current member satisfaction and recruitment for new members.  She also educates non-members on purpose and mission of NASW. 

Rebecca Davis joined NASW-PA in March of 2011 as the director of membership. She received her BSW from Elizabethtown College and MSW from Salem State College. Rebecca practiced social work in hospital and medical settings for more than 10 years prior to joining the team at NASW-PA. In addition to hospital social work, Rebecca did marketing for an assisted living facility and a long term acute care hospital. In her current role, Rebecca is committed to addressing social workers interests’ and meeting the needs and expectations of our membership.

Justin@nasw-pa.org

Justin 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. 

Christina@nasw-pa.org

Christina 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.

Alicia@nasw-pa.org

Alicia serves as assistant for the continuing education department.  She manages workshop proposals, CE certificates and can answer licensure questions. 

Alicia Newkam holds a high school degree from Harrisburg High School and an associate’s degree in human services from Harrisburg Area Community College. She has worked for the past three years at NASW-PA, where she recently assumed the position of continuing education specialist. Prior to joining NASW-PA, Alicia was a child care provider for more than 5 years. She is particularly interested in environmental and cultural issues. Alicia will begin working towards her BSW at Shippensburg University in the fall of 2011.

Hali assists Rebecca in membership duties. She provides outreach to members through mailings, telephone calls, and emails. Hali is currently finishing up her BSW at Shippensburg University, where she will graduate this spring with a minor in Gerontology.