The time to be polite is over: why social workers deserve fair pay | Maria Lizardo, LMSW
Description
It's well-known that social work is not a well-paying profession. But my guest today is changing that. Join Maria Lizardo and I, as we discuss her mission in fighting for fair pay for social workers everywhere.
Topics we touch on in this episode include:
- Why being a social worker can be isolating
- Maria's career path to becoming an Executive Director
- How experiencing trauma doesn't mean it's the end of your life
More about Maria:
Maria Lizardo, LMSW, joined NMIC in 1998 and worked her way from being the Director of Social Services to Executive Director in 2014. NMIC is a settlement house providing services to 14,000 community members a year. Maria is a co- author in the Latinx In Social Work book, a #1 bestseller & hot new release under Social Work on Amazon. She’s a proud Dominicana, & the product of the Hamilton & Washington Heights communities.
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