We are excited to announce another episode of The Social Work Experience with special guest Carlos Bejarano (SJSU MSW Alumni, 2016-2017 SWGSA President, and current NASW Region B Director) and Alexandra Ferry (MSW Student, and SWGSA NASW Student Representative).

In season 1, episode 3 of The Social Work Experience, co-host Francisco “Pancho” Garcia and Eric Garcia have an authentic conversation with special guests Alexandra and Carlos. Together, they discuss what Lobby Days is, its contribution to social workers' development, and their involvement. Carlos also speaks from an alum perspective to share advice for graduating students embarking on their paths to establishing a career in social work.

Episode Time Markers:

00:00-35.25 Lobby Days with Alexandra & Carlos

35.25-56:45 Alumni’s perspective to prepare for Post-grad

56:45-end Self Care

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Episode Supporting Information:

• NASW Lobby Days Political Action and Advocacy (naswca.org)


• SWGSA https://sjsuswgsa.godaddysites.com/home


• USWA  https://www.instagram.com/uswasjsu/?hl=en


• SJSU CAPS https://www.sjsu.edu/counseling/


• Follow us on Instagram: @sjsuswgsa @uswasjsu @sjsusocialwork

Any questions can be sent to Podcast Co-Host Eric Garcia and Francisco "Pancho" Garcia at swgsa.vicepresident@gmail.com and francisco.j.garcia@sjsu.edu (please include both on the thread)