On August 4th, former NASW-WI Executive Director Marc Herstand received a Citation from State Representative Lisa Subek and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein for his 33 years of service to NASW-WI and our state. Read the full Citation below. 

Citation for Representative: Subeck and Senator Hesselbein

WHEREAS, after 33 years of exemplary service, Marc Herstand is retiring from his position as Executive Director of the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-WI); and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as Executive Director, Marc demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing public policy initiatives and expanding opportunities for Wisconsinites, including efforts to broaden social work licensure, increase access to school-based mental health services, improve regulations affecting clinical social workers, and lead successful advocacy campaigns in collaboration with state agencies to strengthen and protect the social work profession; and

WHEREAS, through his work with NASW-WI and throughout his distinguished career, Marc has shown an unwavering commitment to serving the people of Wisconsin, working closely with agency professionals, community stakeholders, and public officials to promote meaningful change and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities across the state; and

WHEREAS, Marc’s dedication to public service has enriched the lives of countless individuals and families, as well as members of the social work profession, and his expertise, leadership, and mentorship will be deeply missed by colleagues, partners, and all those fortunate enough to have worked alongside him;

NOW, THEREFORE, Representative Lisa Subeck, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly and with the concurrence of Senator Dianne H. Hesselbein, pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, hereby commends Marc Herstand for more than three decades of devoted service to the State of Wisconsin and extends best wishes for a fulfilling, rewarding, and well-deserved retirement.