Award: Early Career Faculty Service and Leadership in Social Work Education Award

Dr. Wilkes is the BSW Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. She has made significant contributions to the profession through her leadership, teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

A committed member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Dr. Wilkes actively participates in advocacy and professional development initiatives.

For the past 2 years, she served as NASW Alabama Conference Chair. She coordinated social work month activities and proclamations from the Mayor of Tuscaloosa to proclaim March as Social Work Month for 3 consecutive years.

She also plays a vital role in the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, serving the past 2 years on the conference and student conference planning committee and as the membership committee chair.