In this Macro Social Work Your Way™ episode, I had the honor of interviewing Kenia Maldonado, LMSW social work influencer and founder of On Boarding Solutions, about her career journey to leadership in administrative settings. Kenia is a licensed master social worker with over 20 years of field and leadership experience. She has worked in settings ranging from nonprofits to government.
Kenia's passion for social work is well regarded on Instagram @onboardingstaff, where she has a rapidly growing following of over 6,000 social workers who log on daily to glean tips and techniques she shares to navigate the often complex environments social workers work in.
Kenia's human resources consulting firm On Boarding Solutions, is a testament to her dedication to advancing the profession and advocating for supportive work environments. She helps social service and nonprofit organization leaders identify, train, and retain qualified staff and assists social work professionals with resume and mock interviewing services. Kenia is a true testament to doing Macro Social Work Your Way™!
Feel free to learn more about On Boarding Solutions here: https://www.onboardingstaff.com/
About Kenia Maldonado, LMSW
Kenia Maldonado is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF). Kenia is an Afro-Latina with Garifuna roots who lives in New York City, NY, and has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit world, from direct service to consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. Kenia is Dare to Lead, trained from the Brené Brown's curriculum on Courage, Vulnerability, Shame, and Empathy, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also bilingual (Spanish/English). Se Habla Español.
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