Jacklyn (Jaxie) Ferguson graduated from the College of Charleston with an AB degree in psychology and the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Social Work, chosen by the faculty as the Charleston Cohort Student of the Year presented at graduation. Jaxie is currently working as a concierge care manager for a private insurance company but has previously experience in school social work, transplant social work and nephrology social work. She lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, incredibly curious 2 year old son and three mischievous dogs, affectionately known as the FURgusons.

Jacklyn joined the podcast to discuss her advocacy around the interconnection of social work and politics, the importance of advocacy, how politics impact clients and her platform on instagram dedicated to education and advocacy. You can follow @socialworkispolitical.

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