This year’s theme for National Social Work month is more than fitting for our nominee, Vanessa Rankin. Vanessa has, without question, demonstrated the ability to motivate and create change within our Association following a challenging period. Vanessa innately and professionally encompasses the core values and principals of social work practice; modelling on an ongoing basis to the members her passion for the profession and what it stands for.
Vanessa, without hesitation, has always stepped to the forefront, taking on roles and responsibilities beyond her requirements and worked tirelessly to promote the profession across all three territories, with this year having all Board positions filled in all three territories. Vanessa is engaging, energetic and remains at the forefront of social justice issues in the north. We would like to honour Vanessa for her leadership, dedication and her “Power to Empower.”