KN1: Holding the Future: Hope, Ethics, and Reimagining the Path of Social Work

The future of social work demands that we confront our challenges while holding space for hope, creativity, and possibility. In an era marked by social division, policy rollbacks, and collective exhaustion, this keynote invites us to reconnect with our "why" i.e., the shared values that ground us as professionals and guide us toward liberation and equity. Rooted in the NASW Code of Ethics, we will explore how to anchor ourselves ethically while cultivating cultural accessibility and responsive, justice-aligned practice. Through stories, reflection, and practical strategies, we'll reimagine what "right" looks like now and leave empowered to take meaningful, actionable steps forward together.