Presentation: Culturally Grounded Leadership: Advancing DEIJ Frameworks in Social Work Education (April 17th) @ the National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work (NADD) 2024 Spring Conference.
Learning Objectives:
Understand values and norms among Hispanic/Latine communities and their relationship to mental health academic programs and services.
Explore strategies for social work educators in leadership roles to act as advocates and brokers of DEIJ practices, addressing the unique needs of diverse student populations.
Offer examples to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse faculty, promoting an awareness of the mental health needs of diverse student groups and advocating for responsive institutional changes.
Foster organizational change by empowering leaders to promote institutional initiatives that prioritize mental health and well-being for Hispanic/Latine students through culturally grounded perspectives.
In-person Training.