STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Black Social Workers

The Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW) is comprised of people of African ancestry and is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research within the Penn student body, and the community.

ABSW also embodies the values of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. which works to create a world in which people of African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation, and cultural oppression.

All students who support this group are welcome to join.

E-Board

Ajanee Russel, MSW

Cydney Edwards, MSW

Katrina Hetz, MSW

MaKayla Buchanon, MSW

ABSW Faculty/Staff

Joretha N. Bourjolly, PhD

jerri@sp2.upenn.edu

Jennifer J. Clinkscales, DSW, LCSW

jonesjen@upenn.edu

Adiza Ezell, MSW

adiza@sp2.upenn.edu

Sherisse Laud-Hammond, LSW

slaud@upenn.edu