Social Workers in Political Office – Daniella Levine Cava, MSW, JD

Episode 15
Guest: Daniella Levine Cava, MSW, JD
Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW

Daniella Levine Cava, MSW, JD, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, discusses how her social work background shaped her path to elected office and continues to inform her political work. She reflects on founding what became Catalyst Miami, her transition from direct practice to policy and politics, and how social work values show up in governance. Daniella offers a direct challenge to social workers to strengthen their civic engagement—on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

In this episode:

• Daniella's social work background and the creation of the Human Services Coalition, now Catalyst Miami
• How her social work training shaped her political campaign and approach to governance
• Implementing social work values and principles in elected office
• A challenge to social workers to "grow their civic muscle" at every level

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