SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS EVENT GOES DIGITAL DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES Five exemplary FSU College of Social Work alumni were acknowledged for their notable contributions to the social work education and profession. These recipients include: RICHARD KING DISTINGUISHED EMERITUS ALUMNI AWARD
Richard M. King (MSW, 1969) is a search executive and Chief Executive Officer of Kittleman. Before leading Kittleman, he served as CEO of three charities, including a network of primary care facilities, a statewide association for youth and a comprehensive youth agency. He is a founding member of the National Network of Nonprofit Search Consultants. He established the Richard M. King Scholarship in social work and business administration supporting students interested in and studying social work and business.
JUSTIN MCCLAIN DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD Justin McClain (MSW, 2012) is a licensed clinical social worker and qualified supervisor in St. Petersburg, Florida. After graduation, he worked at Capital City Youth Services, Camelot Community Based Care’s therapeutic foster care program and Pinellas County Schools as a school social worker. He established his private practice, Home Again Counseling, to fill the need for services for adopted children leaving the foster care system. He specializes in treating adolescents and families who have experienced violence and trauma. He serves on the board of directors of Community Action Stops Abuse, is a mentor and coach with 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Program and is a committee member of the Pinellas County Fatherhood Collaborative.
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