 OASW Media Contacts
To contact Joan MacKenzie Davies, call 416-923-4848 ex. 232 or email jmd@oasw.org or info@oasw.org. Alternatively, contact Rita Mascherin, Executive Assistant, at 416-923-4848 ex. 224 or email rita@oasw.org.
Joan MacKenzie Davies, MSW, Res.Dip.S.W., RSW, is currently is currently the Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She has a Master's degree in Social Work from the Maritime School of Social Work and received a diploma in social work research from the University of Toronto.
Ms. MacKenzie Davies has a breadth of professional experience in clinical social work, management, teaching and consulting. For a number of years, she worked as a clinician, and later as a senior manager in clinical services. Prior to assuming her current position, she conducted a non-clinical practice in the area of program planning and development and in-service training.
As OASW Executive Director since 1992, Ms. MacKenzie Davies has led the Association through a pivotal period. Her commitment to the advancement of the interests of the social work profession, as well as her ability to identify issues and to shape and target resources, have enabled OASW under her leadership to respond effectively with pro-active social and professional advocacy initiatives and valuable membership services.
A PROFOUND LOSS FOR THE PROFESSION
On behalf of the Board of Directors of OASW, it is with profound sadness that we are letting you know that our President, Beverley Antle, died in a car accident in Toronto on Saturday morning, November 11, 2006.
Beverley's warmth, generosity, energy and vision were well known to everyone who knew her, as were her unwavering commitment and devotion to social work values, the profession and the Association.
In the truest sense of the word, Beverley was an extraordinary woman and her loss will be deeply felt at a personal and a professional level across the country.
Joan MacKenzie Davies
Executive Director
Ontario Association of Social Workers
Lifeline article about Beverley from the January 25, 2007 Toronto Start (PDF)
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