Member Since 2022
Jennifer Thompson
National Association of Social Workers New Jersey/Delaware
New Jersey
Jennifer Thompson is a social worker and the executive director of the New Jersey and Delaware chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Thompson has over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit and public sectors, serving in programmatic, advocacy and management roles. Prior to her work at NASW, Thompson worked for the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission and served as a senior adviser to Mayor Michael Bloomberg on a number of citywide initiatives including homeless services, affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure. At Sharsheret, an organization for young breast cancer survivorship, she developed programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most recently she served as chief marketing and communications officer for Girl Scouts, where she led advocacy initiatives that included a collaboration with the office of the First Lady, Michelle Obama, and her initiative Let Girls Learn. A first-generation college graduate from Kansas State University, Thompson received her MSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work. Thompson lives in Hunterdon County, NJ with her husband and son. When she’s not involved in all things social work she can be found on the football sidelines, cheering on her son.
RECENT CONTENT
January 11th, 2023
How to Keep Purpose at the Forefront of Your Business
In order to keep moving toward set goals, leaders must ensure that the organization's purpose is prioritized.
November 22nd, 2022
12 Effective Ways to Approach Managing Multiple Priorities
Even the most experienced of leaders can struggle when it comes to managing several different priorities.
November 15th, 2022
How Entrepreneurs Can Keep Up With Industry Trends
No matter what industry an entrepreneur operates in, developing ways of keeping up with emerging trends will help ensure they remain in business for the long term.
November 14th, 2022
Social Workers: The Surprise Heroes of Innovation
Sometimes innovation comes from unexpected places. Jennifer Thompson, executive director of the New Jersey and Delaware chapters of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and a member of the Newsweek Expert Forum, explains why c-suite leaders are increasingly incorporating social workers into their decision-making process.
November 7th, 2022
Rethinking Standardized Testing: Calling for Equity to Close the Achievement Gap
Throughout the pandemic, standardized testing was placed on hold as schools struggled to save their students from falling years behind in their education.
November 4th, 2022
How Leaders Can Respond to Growing Employee Activism in the Workplace
Before addressing any activism in the workplace, leaders need to have a well-developed approach.
November 2nd, 2022
12 Strategies for Keeping Your Team Curious and Innovative
Creating a culture that actively encourages employees to generate and share ideas is a great way to keep your company competitive in the market.
September 29th, 2022
Feeling Burnt Out? 12 Ways Managers Can Get Back on Track
As burnout continues to negatively impact employees on all levels, it's essential to build in processes to mitigate it.
September 19th, 2022
13 Essential Skills Every Manager Needs to Effectively Lead
September 12th, 2022
Got a Business Idea? 15 Tips for Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In
For a business to succeed, entrepreneurs have to know how to effectively pitch and get stakeholder onboard with every new initiative.
August 24th, 2022
The Everywhere Superheroes: Social Workers' Outsized Impact on Tech, Business, Social Justice and Beyond
In 2022, social workers are everywhere you'd expect them to be — and plenty of places you might not. Newsweek Expert Forum member Jennifer Thompson explains the key role social workers play in large-scale innovation.
COMPANY INFO
National Association of Social Workers New Jersey/Delaware
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. The New Jersey Chapter is among the largest three chapters in the United States, with nearly 7,000 members. NASW represents social workers in micro and macro settings and all practice areas in every community throughout the state. The New Jersey Chapter of NASW is particularly committed to creating a space where members feel welcomed; as such, it has developed a comprehensive diversity plan that outlines intentional efforts to diversify the organization in the areas of membership, leadership, business practices, education programs, advocacy, and collaborations and partnerships. NASW is dedicated to ensuring that every member receives quality and efficient service to fulfill their social work practice needs. In addition, NASW works to help the community understand the depth and breadth of the social work profession, including the many ways social workers have the capacity to effect change in their constituent communities and the country as a whole. NASW connects social workers, resources, individuals and communities together to yield positive outcomes across the many spaces in which they are involved.
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