Molly Arbogast, MSW, LSW (IL)
Executive Director
Molly Arbogast has served as Executive Director of the NASW West Virginia Chapter since 2021. During her time with NASW, she has also served as Chair-Elect (2022-23) and Chair (2023-24) of the Council of Chapter Executives Steering Committee. Prior to NASW, Molly served as the Development Director of Carnegie Hall (Lewisburg, WV). She previously served as Executive Director of Dublin Food Pantry (Ohio) and also worked in fundraising & development roles with the American Cancer Society and a youth homelessness agency in Chicago. She completed her Master of Social Work and Post-Masters Certificate in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Management at Loyola University Chicago. Molly is currently pursuing her MBA at University of Illinois.
Email: marbogast.naswwv[at]socialworkers.org
Phone: 304-345-6279 - Molly is #2 on the dropdown menu
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Halle Stewart, MSW
Membership Engagement & Advocacy Specialist
Halle has worked with the NASW WV Chapter since 2021. Originally from Hurricane, WV, she earned her BSW (Minor in American Politics & Policy) and MSW from West Virginia University, where she was a graduate assistant for the Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program. Halle has intentionally gained diverse social work experience, beginning with providing behavioral health services to children with autism and related disorders, followed by organizing community-based health initiatives at Huntington Internal Medical Group, and working with adolescents in a residential group home addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She also discovered a passion for gerontology, coordinating activities for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia at a skilled nursing facility, with an emphasis on research surrounding reminiscence therapy. Across all roles, Halle's commitment to advocacy has been a consistent theme, as she’s witnessed firsthand how systemic change can enhance every aspect of social work practice. In her role with the NASW WV Chapter, she focuses on building relationships, planning professional development opportunities, and influencing legislative change in West Virginia.
Email: hstewart.naswwv[at]socialworkers.org
Phone: 304-345-6279 - Halle is #3 on the dropdown menu
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Linda Ratliff
Office Manager
Email: lratliff.naswwv[at]socialworkers.org
Phone: 304-345-6279 - Linda is #1 on the dropdown menu
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Susan Sobkoviak, BSSW
Communications & Policy Consultant
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Destiny Patterson
West Virginia State University Student
Destiny is a senior at West Virginia State University, majoring in social work with a minor in music. She's a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Phi Alpha Honors Society. She is also a captain of the Jazzy Jackettes dance team. Destiny has a strong passion for helping others. This passion drives her to make a positive impact in her community and support those in need, whether it's through her academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or personal endeavors.