Statement of support for CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet regarding recent social media activity

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Board of Directors is aware of the online posts that have been maliciously published about alleged unfounded grievances against NASW Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Estreet and several other employees at the Association.

We want to reaffirm our full support and vehemently denounce this and any other efforts to slander or defame Dr. Estreet, who, with his leadership team and extremely capable staff at the association, successfully carries out the board's vision of elevating the profession and advocating on behalf of social workers and the communities we serve.

We understand that these messages can create confusion and concern among our members and stakeholders. However, we stand firmly behind Dr. Estreet and the leadership team as they address these challenges head on. Dr. Estreet publicly communicates our values and commitment to the Code of Ethics, social justice and the social work profession and we are confident that he will continue to uphold these principles.

We encourage our social work community to engage in constructive and honest dialogue and to rely on official communications from NASW and its chapters for accurate information about the organization.

Our commitment is to foster a culture of respect and accountability, and we believe that with Dr. Estreet and his team's guidance, we can navigate through this difficult moment.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in the association.