Supporting Group Work in Various Capacities
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Values
Members experience a vibrant, caring, and diverse community.
Research relevant to group work is systematically supported and disseminated.
ASGW professional standards exist, continue to evolve, and guide group work.
Helping professionals practice evidence-based and innovative group work models.
Group work professionals benefit from opportunities and resources for training, practice, and professional growth.
The principles of multiculturalism, social justice, and global perspectives permeate all group work.
Service
We value service to our members, their clients, and the profession.
Leadership
We value leadership as a process to facilitate the growth and development of individuals and groups.
Community
We value the creation of community.
ASGW Leadership
Governing Process
Committee (GPC) 2025-26

Priscilla Prasath
Ph.D., MBA, LPC, GCSC
President

Yanhong Liu
Ph.D., NCC
President-Elect

Kendra L. Jackson
Ph.D., LPC, LSC, ACS, CFLE, NCC
Past President

Yiying Xiong
Ph.D., NCC
Treasurer

Maddie Stevens
Ph.D., LPCC-S (OH), LPC (PA), NCC
Secretary

Dibya Choudhuri
Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, Certified EMDR Therapist
ACA Governing Council Rep.

Sam Steen
Ph.D., LSC
Process Observer
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Committee Chairs & Journal 2024-25

Krissy Treviranus
Ph.D., LMHC-S (FL), LPC (CO), NCC, AC
Conference Committee Chair

Brenna Breshears
Ph.D., LPC, CRC
Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Jane Okech
PhD
JSGW Editor

Nicholas Jackson
M.S.
Membership Committee Chair

Crystal Morris
Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, CSC
Membership Committee Co-Chair

Christina Daou
M.S., NCC, LPC-Associate, Doctoral Student
Products Committee Chair

Jennifer D. Culver
Ph.D., LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Research Committee Chair

Gene Dockery
Ph.D., LMHC (WA), LPCC (OH), CCMHC, NCC
Research Committee Co-Chair
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Katherine McVay
Ph.D., LPC (TX), NCC, CCTP
Strategic Communications Committee Chair

Morgan E. Bloomfield
MS, LMFT-S, LPC-S (TX)
Strategic Communications Committee Co-Chair