Four 2025 NASW Social Work Pioneers from Texas

Congratulations to the new NASW Social Work Pioneers® recognized for their legacy of service in the Lone Star State: David Sterling Hogan, LCSW-S, D. Lynn Jackson, PhD, MSW, Dr. John S. McNeil (1927-2023), and David William Springer, PhD, LCSW!

NASW Social Work Pioneers® are social workers who have explored new territories and built outposts for human services on many frontiers. These trailblazers will be honored at an awards ceremony during the NASW National Conference, in June 2026, in Washington, DC.