Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, of the University of Maryland School of Social Work will join the lineup for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Social Work Students' Legislative Preview Forum: Anticipating Policy Changes and Advocacy Opportunities.
Ferretto will present the Overview of Social Work Student Advocacy Day — equipping students with practical guidance on how to take their policy engagement from the classroom to Annapolis.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
This live virtual webinar is free, but registration is required in advance:
Register on Zoom
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
About the Forum
The Legislative Preview Forum is an educational event designed to give social work students an overview of key legislative proposals and policy initiatives expected during the 2027 Maryland legislative session. Students will learn about emerging policy trends, explore what they mean for social work practice, and discover ways to engage in effective advocacy as future social workers.
Agenda
- Welcome and Announcements — Karessa Proctor, BSW, MSW, Executive Director, Maryland/Metro DC/Delaware Chapter
- What to Expect in the 2027 Session — Ann Ciekot, NASW-MD Lobbyis
- Social Work's Perspective on Expected Bills — Dan Green, PhD, Salisbury University; Jim Kunz, PhD, McDaniel College; Jordan Anderson, LMSW, Morgan State Universit
- Overview of Social Work Student Advocacy Day — Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, University of Maryland School of Social Work
Join social work students from across Maryland for this can't-miss opportunity to prepare for the legislative session ahead.