Dr. Ferrenza's Career Path and Perspective on Policy and Social Work Practice

Dr. Brad Ferrenza shares his career path and the importance of policy in social work practice. Growing up with a desire to help others, he initially considered pursuing clinical social work. However, his placement in a more mezzo-level field setting and subsequent internship in a congressional office shifted his focus towards macro practice. After completing his MSW, he entered the policy arena by sending his resume to local legislators and was eventually offered a position in the office of a state assemblyperson. Dr. Ferrenza emphasizes the impact of policy in various areas such as health and human services, state appropriations, and environmental issues. His experience highlights the diverse opportunities and broad exposure that policy work offers.