Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight Purpose:

The member spotlight highlights individual achievements, contributions, and unique qualities within the group work community and as members of ASGW, fostering recognition, connection, and inspiration. It acknowledges members’ efforts, motivates others through their successes, and builds camaraderie by sharing personal stories. Additionally, spotlights promote diversity, inclusion, and knowledge-sharing while reinforcing ASGW’s core values. This practice strengthens community bonds and aligns group members with shared goals through platforms like newsletters, social media, and events.

Dr. Kendra Jackson currently serves as our ASGW Treasurer and President-Elect. As we get to know our leadership and members a bit better, we asked a few questions about her experience working with groups and involvement in ASGW.

Dr. Adam Stephens, Assistant Professor at SUNY New Paltz, currently serves as our Special Initiatives Committee Chair. As we get to know our leadership and members a bit better, we asked a few questions about his experience working with groups and his involvement in ASGW.

Dr. Lorraine Guth, ASGW Past-President and Professor and Clinical Coordinator for Master’s Programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been involved in ASGW since 1990. As we get to know our leadership and members a bit better, we asked her a few questions about her experience working with groups and her involvement in ASGW.

Dr. Erik Messinger, ASGW Membership Chair and Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hood College, has been involved in ASGW for the past three years.  As we get to know our leadership and members a bit better, we asked him a few questions about his experience working with groups and his involvement in ASGW.

By Devika Dibya Choudhuri PhD, LPC, talks about what it takes to flourish while walking through a world full of uncertainties.

Yolanda Olavarria for ASGW talks with Sam Steen, Ph.D. from George Mason University about his new book and involvement with the Diversity and Research and Action Consortium.

Member Spotlight with Past President, Dr. Christine Bhat from Ohio University.