Media & Speaking

Grace speaks nationally on clinical innovation, technology ethics, and mental health education. She brings clarity to complex topics and challenges the profession to think critically about its future.

Recent Media

  • Mar 2024
    Social Work Today

    AI in the Therapy Room: Promise and Peril

    Feature article examining ethical frameworks for integrating artificial intelligence into clinical social work practice.

  • Feb 2024
    The Social Work Podcast

    Rethinking Diagnosis in Clinical Practice

    Interview discussing collaborative assessment approaches and the politics of psychiatric labeling in social work.

  • Jan 2024
    Clinical Social Work Journal

    Beyond the DSM: Context-Centered Assessment

    Peer-reviewed article proposing frameworks for assessment that prioritize ecological and cultural factors.

  • Nov 2023
    NASW National Conference

    Keynote: The Social Work Profession in the Age of AI

    Opening address to 2,000+ attendees on technology transformation and the future of clinical practice.

  • Oct 2023
    Mental Health Weekly

    Schools Need Mental Health Literacy, Not Just More Counselors

    Op-ed arguing for systemic mental health education as complement to increasing school-based services.

  • Sep 2023
    The New Social Worker

    What New Clinicians Need to Know About Supervision

    Guidance for recent graduates navigating post-MSW supervision and professional development.

  • Jun 2023
    Practice Podcast

    Translating Research into Real-World Practice

    Discussion of barriers to evidence-based practice adoption and strategies for research translation.

  • May 2023
    Council on Social Work Education

    Workshop: Teaching AI Ethics in MSW Programs

    Faculty development session on integrating technology ethics into social work curricula.

Conference Presentations

Grace presents at national and regional conferences on topics including AI ethics, clinical practice innovation, diagnostic reform, and mental health education.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Annual conferences, regional chapters, specialized practice sections

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Annual program meeting, faculty development institutes

Clinical Social Work Association

Regional symposia, practice-focused workshops

School Social Work Association of America

Conferences on mental health literacy and school-based practice

Speaking Topics

Grace delivers keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions on the following topics, tailored to audience needs.

AI Ethics for Social Workers

Frameworks for responsible AI integration, practitioner involvement in technology governance, ethical decision-making in the digital age

Rethinking Diagnosis and Assessment

Collaborative assessment practices, diagnostic humility, context-centered approaches to understanding client distress

Mental Health Education in Schools

Evidence-based curricula design, educator training, whole-school mental health literacy initiatives

Clinical Supervision Excellence

Developmental supervision models, fostering clinical curiosity, building organizational supervision cultures

Bridging Research and Practice

Research translation strategies, critical appraisal skills, adapting evidence to clinical contexts

Book Grace to Speak

Grace is available for keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and organizational consultations. She tailors presentations to audience composition and learning objectives.

Typical Formats

  • 60-minute keynote presentations
  • 90-minute interactive workshops
  • Half-day or full-day trainings
  • Panel participation and moderation
  • Organizational consultation sessions
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