President
Vacant
Vice President
Jessica Halliday, Certified Independent Social Worker (info.naswvi@socialworkers.org)
My commitment to the profession of Social Work can only be expressed by my continued push for increasing understanding of the role of Social Workers in various agencies. I hope to contribute my knowledge from being a School Social Worker, Medical Social Worker and Case Manager for juvenile delinquents to navigate how we should approach our community as Social Workers while serving on the Board. Being new to the NASW-VI Board, I am excited to analyze your best practices and push for growth in this Chapter. I feel that as Vice-President I can assist the President in organizational functions as well as oversee in their absence. I am open-minded and forward thinking in how to conduct the business of NASW. I have returned home with the passion of serving the community and fellow colleagues.
St. Croix District Chair
Vacant
St. Thomas District Chair
Cynthia Portalatin, LCSW (info.naswvi@socialworkers.org)
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a background in psychology and the creative arts from NYU. Over the past decade, I’ve worked in a variety of clinical and supportive roles, always grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered approach.
After moving to the Virgin Islands eleven years ago, I found not only warmth in the weather, but also a deep sense of belonging in the community. Serving as the St. Thomas District Chair is an honor, and I’m committed to supporting social workers in our district, advocating for our shared values, and helping align our local goals with the broader mission of NASW.
When I’m not working, you can often find me watching the sunrise over the ocean with my dog Coco, enjoying beach days with friends, or playing board games with family—moments that continue to ground me and inspire my work.
Member at Large
Vacant