State Board of Social Work Examiners public meetings in 2025

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners holds a regularly scheduled meeting on November 21, 2025. The board meets at its office in Baton Rouge and also streams the session via Zoom. Agendas are posted online at least 24 hours in advance.

The Board approved a building lease for 2,610 square feet and appointed interim chair and vice chair. The meeting included numerous licensure approvals, supervision credit decisions, and compliance hearings.

• Approved building lease from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2031 at $21.96 per square foot
• Appointed Brandon Reeves as interim chair
• Appointed Katie Dotie as interim vice chair
• Approved supervision hours for Irina Sleptsova, Monica Guerra, and Gregory Gonzales
• Approved Fredrika Orange for CSW and granted LMSW exam approval
• Approved various applications for RSW, LMSW, R-CSW, and LCSW
• Adopted Consent Agreement and Order for Lakyna Bell-Rodriguez
• Approved Community Enrichment Group and Kirby Petty as continuing education organizations

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Board has released its calendar of meetings for the 2025 calendar year. Meetings are held at the LABSWE office in Baton Rouge and via Zoom.

• Monthly regular meetings scheduled through November 21
• Strategic planning sessions scheduled for January 11, April 26, and August 9

The Board approved multiple applications for Registered Social Work, Licensed Master's Social Work, and LCSW certifications. It also dismissed five pending complaints and ruled on several supervision credit appeals. Meeting dates for 2026 were established.

• Approved 26 RSW applications and 2 RSW reinstatements
• Approved 43 LMSW applications and 2 LMSW reinstatements
• Approved 9 LMSW endorsement applications and 16 LCSW endorsement applications
• Approved 21 applicants to sit for the ASWB Clinical Exam
• Dismissed Complaints #2024-108, #2025-134, #2025-157, #2026-19, and #2026-28
• Approved RSW application for Alaina Willis conditioned on pre-trial diversion completion
• Denied LCSW endorsement for Shonda McField but offered CSW and exam approval
• Scheduled eight meeting dates for 2026

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Board approved several R-CSW applications and denied two, offering compliance hearings for those denied. The Board also granted a salary adjustment for Administrator Emily DeAngelo. Discussions were held regarding records retention and the implementation of the Interstate Compact.

• Approved R-CSW applications for Casey Cannon, KaDario Drumgoole, Jade Newport, Angelletta Petit, Sunnie Spikes Frost, Angelica Staten, Kenneth Vernon, and Erica Wade
• Denied R-CSW applications for LaShunte Jones and India Lewis with offers of compliance hearings
• Approved salary adjustment for Emily DeAngelo effective July 1, 2025
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session at 2:42 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session at 4:34 p.m. (4-0)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The provided document is a list of 2025 meeting dates. No specific agenda items or discussion topics are listed for the September 12 meeting.

The Board approved a large volume of RSW, LMSW, and LCSW applications and reinstatements. It also authorized several organizations as continuing education approval providers and adopted multiple consent agreements. A change order for Covalent Logic was approved for $675.00.

• Approved $675.00 change order with Covalent Logic for meetings manager feature
• Approved 7 organizations as continuing education approval providers
• Adopted Consent Agreements and Orders for 7 individuals
• Approved RSW, LMSW, and LCSW applications and reinstatements for multiple applicants
• Approved remote supervision requests for 6 individuals
• Dismissed 9 complaints and referred one for further investigation
• Approved the issuance of the RSW to Constance Warren following a compliance hearing
• Authorized Emily DeAngelo to proceed with offering an accounting contract

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners is publishing its 2025 meeting schedule, which includes 12 meetings total. Nine are regular board meetings and three are strategic planning sessions. All meetings are open to the public and accessible via Zoom.

• Regular meetings: Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21
• Strategic planning sessions: Jan 11, Apr 26, Aug 9
• Meetings held at 18550 Highland Rd, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Zoom registration and agenda posted 24 hours prior at labswe.org

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The provided document is a list of 2025 meeting dates. No specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics are listed for the August 8 meeting.

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana Alliance for Business and Social Wellness (LABSWE) board is approving its 2025 meeting schedule, which includes 12 meetings: 9 regular meetings and 3 strategic planning sessions. Meetings are held at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 and streamed via Zoom, with agendas posted 24 hours prior.

• Regular meetings on Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21
• Strategic planning sessions on Jan 11, Apr 26, Aug 9
• Zoom and in-person attendance available

The Board approved a contract for Cicero Licensing and website accessibility updates. It also granted numerous professional licenses, approved several consent agreements, and hired a new Impaired Professional Program Manager.

• Authorized contract negotiations with Covalent up to $75,000 for Cicero Licensing and website compliance
• Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Stephanie Michetti and Zalexis Williams
• Approved CSW and LMSW exam eligibility for Tanisha Bennett and Joshua Carpenter
• Adopted policy to only accept official school transcripts sent electronically from universities or clearinghouses
• Hired Dr. Emily George Tilley as IPP Manager at $100/hour (max $25,000 contract)
• Approved $4,600 contract for Kathie Pohlman to train Dr. Tilley
• Extended current CPA contract to August 31, 2025
• Denied pre-eligibility approval for Cei C. Wendland

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana Board of Ethics and Social Welfare (LABSWE) is establishing its meeting calendar for 2025, including 12 regular meetings and 4 strategic planning sessions. All meetings will be held at the board's office and streamed via Zoom, with agendas posted 24 hours in advance.

• Regular meetings scheduled for Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21
• Strategic planning sessions set for Jan 11, Apr 26, Aug 9
• Meetings held at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Zoom registration link and agendas available at labswe.org

The Board approved a large volume of licensure applications, reinstatements, and endorsements for RSW, LMSW, and LCSW credentials. It also elected its Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary-Treasurer. Several individual requests for remote supervision and work experience credits were denied with offers for compliance hearings.

• Elected Hyacinth McKee (Chair), Jamie Barney (Vice-Chair), and Melissa Haley (Secretary-Treasurer) (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Amber Smith and Patricia Mortillaro-Percy (Unanimous)
• Approved licensure applications for 24 RSW, 57 LMSW, and 13 LCSW candidates (Unanimous)
• Approved 27 applicants to sit for the ASWB Clinical Exam (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 for one year of Certemy read-only access (Unanimous)
• Approved Happy Camper Wellness, LLC as a continuing education pre-approval organization (Unanimous)
• Approved supervision for Abbie Sussman following a compliance hearing (Unanimous)
• Denied licensure or supervision requests for 12 individuals, offering compliance hearings (Unanimous)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The board is listing its 2025 meeting dates, including regular meetings and strategic planning sessions. All meetings are held at the Baton Rouge office and streamed via Zoom, with agendas posted online 24 hours in advance.

• Regular meetings on Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21
• Strategic planning sessions on Jan 11, Apr 26, Aug 9
• Meetings at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The Board approved several professional service contracts for FY 2025-2026 and increased the maximum contract amounts for two legal firms for FY 2024-2025. The Board also voted to end its membership with the Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR).

• Approved FY 2025-2026 contract for Breazeale, Sachse, Wilson ($325/hr, max $190,000)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 contract for Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich ($325/hr, max $95,000)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 contract for Gina Signorelli ($100/hr, max $15,000)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 contract for Integrated Security & Investigative Specialists ($50/hr, max $25,000)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 contract for Lisa Lipsey ($115/hr, max $30,000)
• Increased FY 2024-2025 max contract for Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich from $80,000 to $95,000
• Increased FY 2024-2025 max contract for Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson from $130,000 to $175,000
• Voted unanimously to not renew membership with CLEAR

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Board approved multiple applications for Registered Social Worker, LMSW, and LCSW licenses, as well as several continuing education providers. It also ruled on various supervision requests and dismissed six complaints. A rehearing request for Jessica Shelton was denied, affirming a previous decision.

• Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Melissa Montrose and Special Ventroy
• Approved Alzheimer’s Services of the Capitol Area, Brandy Stroud, NASW-LA Chapter, and Nita Baucom as CE pre-approval organizations
• Denied employment request for Marlon Washington due to license suspension
• Denied RSW application for Brandon Queen (Sociology degree not accepted in lieu of Social Work)
• Denied RSW and LMSW applications for Emery Cummings, Katherine Mayet, Naijhon Russell, and Paula Smith
• Denied LCSW Endorsement for Steven Kampton (majority vote)
• Denied request for continuance for Jessica Shelton and affirmed 2024 hearing decision
• Dismissed complaints #2025-2, #2025-45, #2025-47, #2025-105, #2025-110, and #2025-108 (with letter of education)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) is publishing its 2025 meeting dates. All meetings are held at the LABSWE office and streamed via Zoom, with agendas posted 24 hours in advance. The schedule includes 12 regular meetings and 3 strategic planning sessions.

• Meetings held at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Zoom registration link and agendas posted at https://www.labswe.org/board-member-meetings-and-agendas/
• Strategic planning meetings on January 11, April 26, and August 9
• Regular meetings on January 10, February 7, March 21, April 25, May 30, June 27, August 8, September 12, October 17, and November 21

State Board of Social Work Examiners

This is a routine meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. The agenda lists only the 2025 meeting schedule and general information about location and remote access. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are mentioned.

• Meeting held at 18550 Highland Road, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Streamed via Zoom with registration link posted 24 hours prior
• Includes a strategic planning session on January 11

The Board upheld a decision to deny supervision hours for Ryan Averitt and voted to file a complaint against Mark Neinaber. The Board also approved numerous professional license applications, updated several proposed rules, and authorized a $200,000 fund transfer.

• Upheld denial of supervision for Ryan Averitt (majority vote)
• Approved filing a complaint against Mark Neinaber (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agreements for Marlon Washington and Alicia Norris (unanimous)
• Approved Voluntary Surrender Agreement for Ciera Harrell (unanimous)
• Approved substantive changes to proposed rules §125(C), §301, §509(D)(1), §1305(A)(3) and (11), and §1313(A) and (B) (unanimous)
• Approved moving $200,000 from investment to checking account (unanimous)
• Rescinded funding for board members and staff to attend ASWB Spring Education meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 13 Registered Social Work and 36 Licensed Master's Social Work applications (unanimous)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The board lists its 2025 meeting dates, all held at its Baton Rouge office and streamed via Zoom. Agendas are posted online 24 hours before each meeting.

• January 10 regular meeting
• January 11 strategic planning session
• February 7 regular meeting
• March 21 regular meeting
• April 25 regular meeting

The Board approved the proposed FY25-26 budget and a new sanction schedule for unlicensed practice. It also processed numerous professional license applications and ruled on several supervision appeals.

• Approved proposed FY25-26 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted sanction schedule for unlicensed practice effective Feb 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended FY24-25 budget by $7,000 for printing and $171,000 for legal expenses (unanimous)
• Revoked continuing education approval for Changing Directions LLC, OPS Family Care LLC, Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, and Sankora Institute (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agreement and Order for Nequondra Caleb (unanimous)
• Denied supervision appeals for Christopher Rubadue, Erica Pusateri, and Ryan Averitt
• Approved remote supervision request for Claire Garrett (unanimous)
• Dismissed Complaints #2025-38, #2025-46, #2025-48, #2025-50, and #2025-78 (unanimous)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The provided document is a list of 2025 meeting dates for the State Board of Social Work Examiners. It does not contain specific agenda items or decisions for the January 11 meeting.

• Strategic planning meeting scheduled for January 11

The Board adjusted specific fine amounts and established fee requirements for unlicensed practice. It also approved a new official message for board communications. Evaluation of current contractors was tabled until February 7, 2025.

• Approved requiring applicable renewal fees at lapsed license fee rate and legal fees (Unanimous)
• Approved raising the $187.50 fine to $200.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing the $562.50 fine to $550 (Unanimous)
• Approved using 'Public Protection Profession' on correspondence, email, newsletters, and website (Unanimous)
• Tabled evaluation of current contractors and bid solicitation discussion to February 7, 2025 (Unanimous)

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners is establishing its meeting dates for 2025, including 12 regular meetings and 4 strategic planning sessions. All meetings will be held at the board office and streamed via Zoom, with agendas posted 24 hours in advance.

• Regular meetings scheduled: Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 21, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 21
• Strategic planning sessions: Jan 11, Apr 26, Aug 9 (no December meeting listed)
• Meetings held at 18550 Highland Rd, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Zoom registration and agendas available at labswe.org

The Board approved multiple applications for Registered Social Work, Licensed Master's Social Work, and LCSW credentials. It ruled on several compliance hearings regarding supervision hours and dismissed seven complaints. The Board also denied a continuing education application from Tulane School of Social Work.

• Approved supervision hours for Tamar Stark and LaShanda Ellis
• Denied supervision hours for Renee Ridgley
• Dismissed Complaints #2025-39, #2025-40, #2025-53, #2025-60, #2025-61, #2025-62, and #2025-66
• Denied Tulane School of Social Work's continuing education approval application
• Approved Consent Agreements and Orders for Terry Lane, Stephen Mock, and Latrika Smith
• Released Shirley Falvey from Consent Agreement and Order
• Approved multiple applications for RSW, LMSW, and LCSW credentials
• Tabled Jessica Shelton's rehearing until February 7, 2025