Changing how we see each other

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Aaron Green (he/him/his) is one of the most sought after, influential and dynamic social and racial justice experts of his generation. He has over 10 years of professional experience in the field of social work. With a background in school special education and non-profit mentor programming, Aaron understands the significance of cross-system involvement. As an architect of innovation, he is dedicated to reimagining and creating antiracist systems. Aaron is a masters-level social work leader, educator, and practitioner who has facilitated, trained, and provided consultation with grassroot organizations, universities and government institutions working with Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). 

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A critical, clinical, and compassionate social worker and leader dedicated to social justice and equity for all, Aaron understands the significance of cross-system involvement.  Through his research-based and practice-based evidence, he utilizes antiracist changework and reality pedagogy as the way forward. He has experience in health disparities, child welfare administration, intake, prevention, foster care/adoption recruitment and training, and visitation services.

 

Currently, Aaron is on the Board of Directors for the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Aaron is the author of The Color Code: 10 Essential Antiracist Tools and Strategies for Social Work Practitioners and Invisible: The Black & Blues of Child Welfare. He lives in Aurora, CO with his wife Traci, and two sons, Aaron Jr. and Elijah.

 

Media, Publications, and Speaking Engagements

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• The Kempe Center's 'A Call To Action To Change Child Welfare International Virtual Conference' Speaker, 2021

• Colorado Academy Alumni Board Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Committee, Consultant, 2021

• University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, DEI consultant, 2021

• UNREQUESTED Podcast episode 31 Feature, 2021

• Bike Rides for Black Lives Feature, 2021

• "We Don't See Color: The Effects of Colorblindness" - City and County of Denver, Division of Child Welfare, Panelist 

• VoyageLA & Shoutout Colorado Magazine Feature, 2021

• Topic-Based Webinar Facilitator: Antiracist Strategies to Disrupt Racial Inequities in Charter Schools (Part I & II),  State of Colorado Department of Education

• Continuing Education Workshop Series, University of Denver Graduate School of School Work 

• Invisible: The Black & Blues of Child Welfare, Author, 2021

• The Color Code: 10 Essential Antiracist Tools and Strategies for Social Work Practitioners, Author, 2020

• Beyond The Color Line Virtual Workshop, Developer and Facilitator, 2020

• A Collective Reckoning: An Open Forum on Child Welfare, Adult Protection, Race Relations and The Heart, Co-Host/Facilitator, 2020

• “Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, CO 4 Kids CDHS” Marketing Campaign, 2020

• “The Color Line and Social Work Practice” workshop, facilitator and developer, 2019

• “Standing In The Gap Series – Children of Color in Child Welfare” Episode 7 – Tennyson Center, Panelist, 2019

• “Colorado Community Response (CCR): A Mixed-Methods Study”, Researcher, GSSW DU, 2019  

• “Searching for Solutions after 14 Overdoses and One Death in a Library”, RouteFifty.com, co-author, 2017

• Dear Son: Life Lessons from your Dada, Author, Green Group and Associates, 2015

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Expertise

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• Antiracism

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 

• Racial and Social Justice

• Social work practice

• Organizational leadership and change management

• Research and Data scanning

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Education

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• Master of Social Work, University of Denver - Concentration in Child Welfare and Child Maltreatment

• Master of Science in Management, Colorado State University - Concentration in Organizational Leadership and Change Management 

• Bachelor of Arts, Colorado State University - Major in Political Science, Minor in Ethnic Studies

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Aaron Ross Green Sr. MSM, MSW

Founder | Chief Executive Officer | Social Worker

Aaron Ross Green Sr., LLC

(e) aaron@aaronrossgreen.com​​

(w) aaronrossgreen.com 

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