District Coordinator:

Ros Goldstein ~ goldsiegel@gmail.com

The San Diego District is over 30 years old. We have been providing monthly CE programs for that length of time. Ros Goldstein, LCSW had been editing monthly newsletter Connections until last year when we converted to monthly e-blast announcements of our programs. Our program in February was a presentation on “Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options in Psychiatry.” In March, we met for our annual networking event, where we enjoyed hors d'oevres and connected with colleagues. We have monthly programs the first Thursday of each month, 5:30-7:30 pm, at San Diego Jewish Family Service and now have 30-35 attendees, made up of LCSWs, MFTs, ASWs, IMFs, interns and students.

Throughout the years, we have joined with NASW for March’s Social Work Month for an awards celebration, where our district nominates someone for the Clinical Social Worker of the Year award. As we do annually, we participated recently in an “Agency Fair” for SDSU, USC, and SMSU interns, to familiarize interns with the Society and our district programs. We also have periodic invitations to speak to second-year MSW students at the University of Southern California and San Diego State University. Finally, we have an annual “Meet and Greet” networking gathering with about 30-40 attendees. I feel honored to lead such an active and dedicated district.