Washington Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE)

Nichelle Curtis-McQueen, MSW (She/Her) earned her BSW from the University of Indianapolis and MSW from Simmons University (formally Simmons College). Nichelle is originally from Indiana and has lived in Washington since 2012. She lives in Federal Way, serves as the co-chair of the City of Federal Way diversity commission, and works for the State of Washington juvenile rehabilitation as a compliance manager.

Danielle Flores, MSW, LICSW (She/Her) has been actively involved in NASW since serving as a student representative in 2014. Since then, has served in the roles of executive assistant and membership services director with the Nevada Chapter. She has also served as secretary in various student organizations and on several non-profit boards. She obtained her LICSW and is currently employed with DCYF.

Jennifer Harris, MSW, LICSW (She/Her), is a dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to advocacy and continual learning. Her experience spans beyond clinical work to include leadership and expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. Jennifer's passion for serving others shines through her desire to take on roles such as Eastern WA representative, showcasing her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the social work field. Jennifer earned her MSW from Eastern Washington University.

Cara Hernandez, MSW, LICSW (She/Her), is a dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to advancing the profession through mentorship and advocacy. In her professional role, she supports BSW and MSW students in developing their clinical skills and provides licensure supervision to eligible practitioners. Cara serves on NASW-WA’s Legislative Action Committee, three local boards, and the President’s Hispanic Advisory Council at Eastern Washington University. She is passionate about ensuring social work remains a vital presence across diverse arenas and is committed to advocating for the continued growth and impact of the field.

Midge Levy, LICSW (She/Her) retired from many years of working in Seattle at Group Health Cooperative as a social work manager in home health and hospice, as well as a member of the HIV/AIDS team. She served on the board of NASW-WA for many years as well as the board of End of Life WA, and worked on the successful passage of the WA Death with Dignity Law in 2008.

Christina Mason, MSW (She/Her) a dedicated professional in the Western Washington Region. With a robust background in social work and notable contributions to the NASW-WA chapter's legislative action committee, Christina exemplifies leadership and commitment. Her wealth of experience and strong management skills position her as a valuable asset to the board, poised to drive impactful change and foster financial stewardship within the organization.

Allison Weide, MSW (She/Her), joined NASW as a student member in 2022 and has served as both the BSW and MSW Student Representative on the NASW-WA Board. She has contributed to the organization through involvement on several committees, including the Legislative Action Committee, PACE, and as a Delegate to the Delegate Assembly. Allison earned her BSW from Saint Martin’s University and her MSW from The Ohio State University, where she now teaches in the social work department.