Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW is an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University and an well-known author and researcher who has extensive expertise in licensure and its profound impact on the profession. Serving as Chairperson of her state’s licensure board and current Chairperson of the national NASW Credentialling Committee, Dr. Apgar's contributions have been instrumental in advancing the understanding and importance of social work licensure. She has helped countless social work practitioners navigate the complexities of licensing requirements and prepare for the examinations. Most recently, she has written about promoting licensure portability and analyzing testing requirements in light of disparities.   She has examined the reliability and validity of social work licensure exam testing closely.  During her social work career which spans more than three decades, Dr. Apgar has held many national social work leadership positions and is an advocate for the social work profession and its professionals.