Megan E. McLaughlin, DSW, retired in 2003 after serving 17 years as the Executive Director and CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA).,

Columbia University School of Social Work The Columbia School of Social Work is the graduate school of social work of Columbia University in New York City. It is one of the oldest social work programs in the US, with roots extending back to 1898. It began awarding a Master of Science d ...

awarded her a DSW. their Alumni Association inducted her into their Hall of Fame in 2014. She attended Howard University where she earned a BA in Sociology and a MSW in 1962 and 1968.

Career highlights

Under Mayor

David Dinkins David Norman Dinkins (July 10, 1927 – November 23, 2020) was an American politician, lawyer, and author who served as the 106th mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993. Dinkins was among the more than 20,000 Montford Point Marine Associa ...

, she served as chair of his Commission for the Foster Care of Children and a member of the New York City administration for Children’s Services advisory board. For the New York City chapter of the

National Association of Social Workers The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a professional organization of social workers in the United States. NASW has about 120,000 members. The NASW provides guidance, research, up to date information, advocacy, and other resources ...

(NASW), McLaughlin served as the First Vice President of the Board of Directors.

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