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Meet Tristan Peterson-Steinert, LMSW: Everybody Matters, Program Director

Posted by kms2267 on June 3, 2025

How long have you been with the organization? I’ve been with Everybody Matters for six years. I started as an intern when I was getting my BSW and have never left.

 

What makes your organization unique? Everybody Matters is unique for several reasons. Our entire organization is dedicated to training future social workers. We offer placements for both BSW and MSW… Read more

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Meet Austin Laster: Class of 2020

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My name is Austin Laster, and I am a proud alumnus of Northern Arizona University, Class of 2020. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Psychology.

 

Following my graduation in May 2020, I began my professional journey with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff—the organization where I completed my internship. I initially joined the team as a… Read more

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Meet Pablo from Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

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Founded in 1969 by a group of Hispanic student activists in Phoenix, Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa/CPLC is a social services organization with a rich, storied history and a near-household name status in the state. My own parents attended a worker’s rights talk with Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez, two of the figures most commonly associated with CPLC, decades ago… Read more

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Adopt-an-Avenue Community Project

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On December 16, 2024, faculty and staff from the Department of Social Work came together to participate in a community clean-up effort along their designated section of East Pine Knoll Drive near the Flagstaff campus. The initiative was coordinated by Dr. Michael McCarthy in collaboration with the City of Flagstaff, which provided essential clean-up supplies, including safety vests, gloves, garbage… Read more

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Compassion + Action: Social Work Month Recap

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This year, the Social Work Month Committee organized a dynamic series of events inspired by the NASW’s national theme, Compassion + Action. With a focus on creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, the month-long celebration in March invited participation from across disciplines.

 

Students were encouraged to express their vision of compassion and social justice through art. Their work transformed our building’s hallway into a powerful visual reflection of current social justice issues and… Read more

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Relaunch of Community Partners Council

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On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the NAU Social Work Community Partners Council had its first meeting. The purpose of the Social Work Community Partners Council is to maintain a strong link between the professional community and the academic community. The members are comprised of those in the professional communities in Arizona, who represent various agencies and programs, spanning all aspects of social work and human services practice.

 

If you are interested in being a part of the Community Partners Council… Read more

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