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Dr. Veronica Hardy is an educator, author, and speaker who is passionate about assisting people in navigating the challenges of life. Her mission is to uplift and encourage people from all walks of life to live their best lives.
Throughout her career, Dr. Hardy has made numerous guest appearances on webinars, television, and podcasts.
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Whether it’s through her books, website, or public speaking, Dr. Hardy is committed to providing people with the tools and resources they need to make positive changes in their lives.
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Dr. Hardy is an author, speaker, and university-level educator. She serves on the policy board and board of copy editors for the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, published by The International Federation of Social Workers. She volunteers as a professional consultant for the North Carolina-based nonprofit, Doing It for the Kingdom, which works to prevent human trafficking. Further, she is the inaugural editor of the Social Work Wealth Magazine. Dr. Hardy pioneered the initial design for a new MSW Program at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA in February 2023. Further, she has had a key role as a subject matter expert and course designer for the online MSW Program at Wingate University, which launched with its inaugural cohort in August 2024.​​
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To promote fair access to education, she created The Dr. Veronica Hardy Legacy Scholarship, the first scholarship established for the Raleigh/Durham Chapter of the National Black MBA Association's Leaders of Tomorrow program. She is also a writer for The New Social Worker Magazine, consults for social work programs on accreditation issues, is a guest speaker for the Center for Financial Social Work, and is the author of numerous publications including Becoming Untangled: 8 Simple Strategies to Refresh Your Life, Mind, and Habits (2nd Edition) and Impact Your Income: Tips for Financial Wellness and Empowerment.
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With a focus on diversity issues, financial wellness, and grief and loss, Dr. Hardy has dedicated her professional life to writing, teaching, advocacy, and collaboration to promote social change. Her unique ability to work with teams and lead them from task inception to completion has been a key factor in achieving successful goals. If you’re looking to bring her expertise and insights to your organization, visit the Contact Me page.
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Upcoming Events
Wingate University MSW Program Information Sessions
There continues to be an ongoing need for social workers. Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree in social work? In fall 2024, Wingate University launched an innovative asynchronous, 48-credit hour social work program in response to factors including needs of the community members, commitments of adult learners, and the necessity of a transformative social work emphasis. To learn more about this program, feel welcome to attend one of the upcoming Virtual Open House Information Sessions by registering here. ​Or, feel welcome to visit the program website.
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Practicing the Art of Digital Situational Awareness: A 2025 Imperative
Speaker: Veronica Hardy, PhD, LCSW, NCC
Thursday, March 13th at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Free Registration Here
​1 Free NASW-NC Chapter Continuing Education (CE) Credit!
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National Association of Social Workers - North Carolina Chapter
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2025 Virtual NASW-NC Ethics Conference and Awards
Theme: Innovation and Ethics: The Future of Social Work in a Tech-Driven World
Friday, March 21st at 8:15 am - 4:00 pm (ET) via Zoom
Closing Speaker: Veronica Hardy, PhD, LCSW, NCC
Presentation Title: Bridging the Digital Divide: Promoting Equitable Access to Technology
6.5 Hours of Ethics Continuing Education (CE) Credit