WASHINGTON- Social workers are change agents. To make critical changes in society, social workers must engage in Disruptive Leadership, which is defined as someone in a leadership position who is always looking for better solutions, and ways to improve processes and the business overall. Disruptive leaders are those who aren’t afraid to shake things up to get the necessary results.

Howard University’s School of Social Work will host a 4-hour seminar Monday, June 10 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. that focuses on the importance of challenging the status quo, and in the words of Congressman John Lewis “Making Good Trouble.” The seminar will be held at the School of Social Work, located at 601 Howard Place NW.

Presenters will provide interactive discussions on examples of “disruptive leadership.” Participants will learn about faith-based initiatives, grandparents raising grandchildren, workforce re-entry, and grant writing.

Speakers Include:

• Tracy Whitaker, associate dean, Howard University School of Social Work
• Sandra Edmonds Crewe, dean, Howard University School of Social Work
• Annie Brown, professor emerita, Howard University School of Social Work
• Elizabeth Everhart, Mission First Housing
• Yvonne L. Williams, Esq., Bible Way Church
• Sheryl Neverson, Volunteers of America
• Stephen Broyles, Maji Group

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of disruptive leadership
2. Understand how concepts of disruptive leadership can be utilized by social work
3. Understand how to become a disruptive leader

Click here to register for the event.

Parking: Visitor parking permits can be purchased at a flat rate of $10 per day (cash only) at the Howard Center parking lot, located at 2204 Georgia Avenue NW (the entrance to the parking lot is on 8th Street NW). The Howard Center parking lot operates as a Pay-As-You-Go parking facility, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For further inquiries, please contact Cynthia E. Harris (c_e_harris@howard.edu).

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About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced four Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, two Marshall Scholars, one Schwarzman Scholar, over 70 Fulbright Scholars and 22 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

Media Contact: Misha Cornelius, misha.cornelius@howard.edu