LCSW & Opinionist for Social Work and Social Issues
Bringing the Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lens to Social Work and Social Issues
Lequita Brooks, LCSW writes and speaks on future-proofing people and systems through bold ideas on careers, housing, AI accountability, and youth opportunity..
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Lequita writes and speaks on social work and social issues related to two-year public housing limits, social work career mapping, future-proofing careers in the AI era, and The AND Mindset.
⇢REQUEST LEQUITALCSW and Opinionist Who
Writes and Speaks on Social Work and Social Issues
Giving voice to today’s issue with candor and context.
Lequita Brooks, LCSW's career has taken her from the frontline as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to speaker, writer, thought-leader, and consultant.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TOPICS:
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Future-Proofing Social Work Careers: Helping the Next Generation of Social Workers Design Sustainable, Financially-aligned Careers in an Era of AI, Licensure Shifts, and Workforce Change
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Money, Mindset, and Career Pathways: Preparing High School Students for Life After Graduation
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Single, Strong, and Thriving: Entrepreneurship for Moms Who Want Freedom and Flexibility
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The 24-Month Clock: Understanding Two-Year Public Housing Limits for Able-Bodied Adults
Formats: Keynotes • Panels • Guest Lectures • Media Commentary • Workshops • Contributing Writer
HER EXPERTISE
She combines her expertise, education, and lived experiences with the heart of a frontline LCSW. Lequita's talks are bold, inspiring, and solutions-driven, making complex issues accessible and actionable. Audiences walk away with clarity, perspective, and strategies for creating sustainable change.
BOOKS
- The AND Mindset: 7 Steps to Build Freedom, Career Fulfillment, and Financial Abundance Without Choosing Just One - A framework for achieving freedom, career fulfillment, and financial abundance.
- Social Work Career Mapping: Make Money and Make a Difference - A practical roadmap for building sustainable, purpose-driven careers.
- Poetry Therapy in Practice: A 7-Week Growth Treatment Group Model for Women in Underserved Communities that Motivate Behavior Changes - A 7-week growth group model for women in underserved communities.
PODCAST
Single M.O.M.S. Brunch Podcast: Discusses motherhood, social work insight, and entrepreneurial guidance from a solution-focused framework with practical steps. M.O.M.S. stands for Mindset, Opportunity, Money, and Success.
WORK WITH LEQUITA
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Opinionist, she partners with:
- Universities, Degree Programs, and High Schools on curriculum licensing, guest lectures, and student engagement.
- Nonprofits & Think Tanks on co-developing policy briefs, strategy, and public campaigns.
- Conferences & Events on delivering keynotes, panels, and workshops.
- Media & Publications on providing commentary and op-eds on social work & social issues.
As a trusted voice on social work and social issues, Lequita Brooks brings frontline insight to media commentary, panel discussions, and published articles.
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