Shaping Systems in 2025: Social Work’s Role in Driving Institutional Change

What does it take to ensure structural systems improve the well-being of all? Social work is often seen as a clinical profession made up of counselors, therapists, and caseworkers. While those roles are essential, the field is also deeply rooted in systems-level change where social workers work in policy, organizational leadership, and politics. This event features a panel of systems-level social workers sharing their career journeys and the unique challenges that 2025 brings to social workers. Whether you’re envisioning a career in policy, advocacy, or community leadership, this event will spark new ideas, offer practical tools, and leave you inspired to see social work as a force for bold systems change