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Sherenne Simon, MPH

Sherenne Simon talks with us about her new book  

August 1, 2025 by Sherenne Simon, MPH

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Own Your Influence: An Unconventional Journey to Making an Impact at Work In a video interview with links below, Jordan Institute Advisory Group Member and CEO of Global Simon Group, […]

Sherenne Simon talks with us about her new book  

Aug 1, 2025 · Sherenne Simon, MPH

Filed Under: Quick Takes

JIF Leadership Initiative: Video Conversation with Nora Spencer, MSW

July 18, 2025 by Allison De Marco, PhD, MSW

She’s leading the way to bring gender equity to the construction trades Link to the Full Interview here Nora Spencer, a graduate of the UNC School of Social Work MSW […]

JIF Leadership Initiative: Video Conversation with Nora Spencer, MSW

Jul 18, 2025 · Allison De Marco, PhD, MSW

Filed Under: Quick Takes

JIF Spotlight Video: Insights from Monica Kearney

July 18, 2025 by Allison De Marco, PhD, MSW

“Within this movement, everything we touch we change” – Octavia Butler In our webinar on Social Work leadership during uncertain times, we were joined by Monica Kearney, MSW, Executive Director […]

JIF Spotlight Video: Insights from Monica Kearney

Jul 18, 2025 · Allison De Marco, PhD, MSW

Filed Under: Leadership Series

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