NASW Fondly Remembers Former NASW President Nancy A. Humphreys

Feb 14, 2019

49A Nancy Humphreys PhotoThe National Association of Social Workers (NASW) fondly remembers Nancy A. Humphreys, who passed away February 9, 2019.  Among her many accomplishments, Nancy served as NASW President (1979-1981) and was only the second woman to be elected National NASW President.  As President she traveled extensively, visiting 51 chapters throughout the United States. She is a member of the NASW Social Work Pioneers®.

To learn more about Nancy please visit the NASW Foundation website where her NASW Social Work Pioneers bio is posted, along with her reflections on her time as NASW President and her obituary.  Please leave comments in Nancy’s memory below.

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