The Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) convened on June 10, 2025, to address key appointments within the Social Work Advisory Committee. The meeting focused on selecting two new members from a pool of nine candidates who received two or more votes during the nomination process.

The committee began by reviewing the candidates, which included Annis Boyer, Dawn Harriet, Angie Anault Logan, Eric Martin, Jessica O'Flanagan, Callie Worth, Christina Brown, David Irwin, and April Lemmon. Annis Boyer and Callie Worth emerged as the top choices, each receiving significant support from committee members. Boyer, who serves as the director of youth community services at Burt Nash, and Worth, a therapist and school counselor, were ultimately selected to join the advisory committee.

The voting process involved committee members selecting their top two candidates from the nine nominees. The discussion highlighted the qualifications of each candidate, with members expressing their preferences and tallying votes. Notably, while several candidates received only one vote, the selection of Boyer and Worth was unanimous among those who participated in the voting.

The meeting underscored the importance of the advisory committee's role in shaping social work practices in Kansas. The committee members acknowledged the challenge of selecting from a pool of highly qualified applicants, emphasizing the value of diverse representation within the advisory body. The decision to appoint Boyer and Worth is expected to enhance the committee's effectiveness in addressing the needs of the community.

As the meeting concluded, the committee expressed gratitude for the contributions of all candidates and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the social work profession in Kansas. The recommendations will be forwarded to the chair of the BSRB for final approval, with the expectation that the appointments will be confirmed without issue. The next steps involve integrating the new members into the committee's ongoing work, ensuring that the voices of social workers continue to be heard in policy discussions.