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Board of Directors

The NASW-MI Board of Directors are elected by you, our members. As part of a national association, we are governed by one legal board at the national level. State Boards of Directors are charged with ensuring that the state activities align with the national direction.


About the Board

The NASW-Michigan Board of Directors are elected by you, our members. Positions include President, 1st Vice President (Policy), 2nd Vice President (Budget and Finance), Secretary, 11 Regional Representatives, one Members-At-Large, and both a BSW and MSW Student Representative. All Board members serve 3 year terms with the exception of BSW and MSW student representatives and members-at-large, who serve one year terms.

As part of a national association, we are governed by one legal board at the national level. State Boards of Directors are programmatic boards, charged with ensuring that the state activities align with the national direction.

Interested in Getting Involved?

NASW-Michigan is committed to you, our social work community. We listen to you and design our activities, advocacy, and educational programs based on your needs and priorities.

Based on your feedback on our strategic plan, we are prioritizing our efforts for the next three years (2022-2025) around anti-racism leadership, policy advocacy, and workforce development and support.

We can't do this without you!

Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level? The NASW-Michigan Chapter is regularly looking for creative, committed, and involved social workers to serve on our Board of Directors. Elections take place in the spring/summer of each year with terms beginning on July 1. Terms for all positions are three years except for student representatives which are one year terms. View our Chapter Leadership Lookbook to learn about all things NASW-Michigan Leadership!

We promise to:

  • Be a social justice leader in Michigan and nationally
  • Be your advocate for workplace and wage improvement
  • Elevate your voice as the experts in social work across Michigan

Explore our Current Strategic Plan

NASW-Michigan Chapter 2025-27 Strategic Plan Graphic

NASW-Michigan Chapter Board of Directors

President

Raenece (Rae) Johnson, LLMSW-Macro

 

 

 

 

President-Elect

Mary Mattson, LMSW-Macro

 

 

 

 

First Vice President (Policy)

Sade Mulkey, DSW, MPH, LMSW-Macro

 

 

 

 

Second Vice President (Budget & Finance)

Jenny Bishop, LMSW-Clinical

 

 

 

Secretary

Melinda Holliday, LMSW- Clinical

 

 

 

 

Member At Large

Stephanie Thornton, CCHW

 

 

 

 

MSW Student Representative

Cami Turner

 

 

 

 

Region 1 Representative

Marie Ross, LMSW-Clinical

 

 

 

 

Region 2 Representative

Chuck Cleghorn, LLBSW

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Region 5 Representative

Chris Fike, MS, MSW, LLMSW-Macro

 
 

 

 

Region 6 Representative

Julia McClellan Presgrove, MSW

 
 

 

 

 

Region 7 Representative

Teresa Crosby, LLMSW-Macro, CADC

 
 
 
 

 

Region 8 Representative

Chelsea Campbell, MSW, CADC, CHW

 
 

 

 
 

Region 9 Representative

Holly Kymas, LMSW-Clinical 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Region 10 Representative

Adam Cecil, LMSW-Clinical

 
 
 

 

 

Region 11 Representative

Jessica Campbell, LMSW-Clinical

 
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