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Board of Registration of Social Workers

Policy Area

Professional Licensure

Purpose

To determine eligibility for admission to examinations for social work, to conduct examinations and licenses qualified individuals, and to investigate complaints

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 0 | Term Length: 3

Meeting Information

Meetings are held at 1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA and begin at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. A full schedule can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dpl-lp/info-and-services/board-calendars/calendar-for-board-9.html

Compensation

None; reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of official duties (per MGL Ch 13 Sec 9).

Legal Authority

MGL Chapter 13, Section 80
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Board of Registration of Social Workers Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Ms. Shaynah BarnesPublic 3; Minority (IND)GovernorSeptember 14, 2020
Ms. Quanesha A. BoykinsLSWA; LaborGovernorApril 7, 2022
Ms. Carrie H. KelleyLICSW 2 (U)GovernorApril 7, 2022
Mr. Richard PowersLSW (U)GovernorSeptember 14, 2020
Melanie Findlay RobinsonLICSW 1 Minority (D)GovernorSeptember 14, 2017
Mr. Jeffrey J. TrantLCSW (D)GovernorSeptember 14, 2019
Ms. Dana Y. Zais MSW LICSWLICSW 3 (D)GovernorAugust 31, 2019
-Public 1GovernorSeptember 14, 2019
-Public 2GovernorSeptember 14, 2015