Attending a Michigan Board of Social Work Meeting - What You Need to Know

Attending a Michigan Board of Social Work Meeting - What You Need to Know

One way for social workers to be involved in our rule-making and regulatory processes for the profession is through our state’s official licensing Board. The Michigan Social Work Board meetings are open to the public! That's right, you can attend these meetings and let your voice be heard! 

NASW is present at all meetings representing our membership, but we would love to see more social work participation. At the January 24, 2023 meeting NASW-Michigan will be presenting with our schools of social work on the impacts of the ASWB exam, state and national conversations, and legislative/regulatory potential solutions. ASWB has also been invited to present at this meeting.

The current Board consists of six social workers and three public members appointed by the Governor to three year terms. The current Board members are:

• Julian Diaz, Birmingham

• Jasmine Calhoun, Saginaw 

• Danielle M. Hoover, Milan

• Janet M. Joiner, Ph.D., Southfield

• Maria Petrides, Northville

• Petra Alsoofy, Melvindale

• Maxine Thome, Lansing

• Victor Weipert, Jr., East Lansing

• Rochelle Vrsek, Dexter

Learn more about the Michigan Board of Social Work at https://bit.ly/3AjUkJ4 . 

Here's what you need to know about attending a future meeting:

2023 Scheduled Meeting Dates:

• 01/24/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

• 03/21/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

• 05/23/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

• 07/25/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

• 09/26/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

• 11/28/2023 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Ottawa Building UL - Room 4

Getting Ready for the meeting:

• If you plan on attending, please contact Kerry Przybylo at przybylok@michigan.gov or 517-241-7500 to let them know that you will be in attendance to ensure room space

• If you need any accommodations please requests those at 1-517-241-7500 at least one week before the meeting you plan to attend

• The day of the meeting please check the website to make sure that the meeting has not been canceled.

• Individuals attending the meetings are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products

On the Meeting Day:

• You will enter the Ottawa Building (611 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933) at the South entrance. You will check in with the security desk, (bring your ID) and they will have someone come and escort you to the meeting room UL4.

• Parking is available at street meters around the building or for a fee in the visitor lot in front of the Hall of Justice, which is located just west of the Ottawa Building

• Once in the meeting room you will have to sign in and may pick up a copy of the agenda and fill out the public comment card if you plan on making a public comment.

• At the end of the meeting the Board chair will ask if there are any public comments. If you have a comment, please raise your hand. You may comment once they call on you. 

  • Please note that the Board cannot respond to public comments, they can only listen. Also, this is not the time or place to lodge a complaint about licensure and the licensing requirements.