GUEST BIO

Danielle Smith, MSW, MA, LSW, CAE, is an experienced executive director with over 17 years of leadership in social work, association management, and government relations. As Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter since 2011, Danielle has championed social justice initiatives, transforming the chapter into a leading voice for social justice in Ohio. She has led numerous advocacy campaigns, focusing on issues such as LGBTQIA rights, immigration, and reproductive justice. Danielle is a recognized leader and has been honored with awards, including the 2023 NASW Chapter Executive Director of the Year and the 2023 Women in Government Relations State Campaign of the Year for her work to protect reproductive rights in the lawsuit NASW vs Lebanon, OH.