Directory

The Administrative Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please check the Holiday Schedule for when the office will be closed.  We handle a large volume of calls on a daily basis and appreciate your patience. If you are unable to reach a staff member, please leave a voice message and your call will be returned or you may contact staff by email.

Contact Information 

NCSWCLB Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1043
Asheboro, NC 27204

Physical Address:
1207 S. Cox Street, Suite F
Asheboro, NC 27203

Phone: 336-625-1679 Fax: 336-625-4246

Administrative Services Directory

Elizabeth N. Pope, MSW, LCSW
Executive Director
epope@ncswboard.gov
For clarification of the Board’s expectations of clinical practice, and the supervisor/supervisee responsibilities during the supervision process.   For questions or information regarding management of the Board’s administrative services.   

Refer to the appropriate staff member below for questions or information related to prospective applicants, certification/license renewal, examinations, complaints, and other matters related to social workers certified or licensed by this Board.

Deidre Teague – Ext: 223
Executive Assistant
dteague@ncswboard.gov
For questions or information regarding the certification and licensure continuing education audit, verification of certification or licensure status and application for forming a professional corporation or limited liability company.

Jessica Escobar, MSW, LCSW – Ext: 227
Ethics Coordinator
jescobar@ncswboard.gov
For ethical inquiries, to file a complaint or for questions or information regarding a complaint/disciplinary matter currently under review.

Karen Garner – Ext: 222
Licensing Specialist
kgarner@ncswboard.gov
For questions or information regarding LCSWA licensure reporting requirements, professional examination, moving from associate licensure to LCSW licensure, and renewals.

Kenia Frazier – Ext: 221
Credentialing Specialist
ktabon@ncswboard.gov
For questions or information regarding initial applications, applications by substantial equivalency and LCSWA employment verifications.

Ismari Lopez – Ext: 225
Administrative Assistant
info@ncswboard.gov
For general information or questions regarding follow up notices received for six-month review submissions.  For change of contact information (name, address, phone, employment, etc.).  Name change requests require a copy of legal documentation reflecting the correct name.  For questions regarding follow up notices received for your Employment Verification form, Position Statement on Clinical Supervision or Emergency Crisis Plan.

Lila Ellison, MSW, LCSW
Ethics Investigator
lellison@ncswboard.gov
Investigation into ethical concerns is determined by the ethics review process. Please only contact this investigator if you are currently involved in a matter under review by this investigator. All other questions regarding complaints and investigations should be directed to the Ethics Coordinator.

Gary Hurst, MSW, LCSW (NP)
Ethics Investigator
ghurst@ncswboard.gov
Investigation into ethical concerns is determined by the ethics review process. Please only contact this investigator if you are currently involved in a matter under review by this investigator. All other questions regarding complaints and investigations should be directed to the Ethics Coordinator, Jessica Escobar.