Dr. Sharlene Allen-Milton, LCSW-C, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 National Association of Social Workers-Maryland Chapter Social Work Educator of the Year award. The award recognizes Dr. Allen-Milton's exceptional contributions and dedication to the field of social work.
Dr. Allen-Milton was a member of our 2022 Human and Organizational Learning Executive Leadership Program cohort. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Social Work at Morgan State University. She is also the author of the book, Honoring the WHOLE You: Everyday Work-Life Management Strategies for Professional Moms and Caregivers. Her research focuses on remote social work and mental wellness, with a particular emphasis on work-life management.
Per the award announcement, with more than 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker, Dr. Allen-Milton brings extensive expertise in addressing social-emotional challenges. As an educator, Dr. Allen-Milton is dedicated to bridging theory and practice. She achieves this by incorporating case examples from her own career into her teaching, aiming to educate, equip, and empower students to become leaders in the social work field.