A Youngstown State University (YSU) social work student and two alumni were honored by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter on Monday, according to a news release. 

The honorees included: 

  • Student of the Year: Logan Kaminski, Bachelor of Social Work student, YSU
  • Emerging Leader: Faith Mundy, ongoing caseworker, Mahoning County Children Services, and YSU alumna
  • Outstanding Service to NASW Ohio: Rosalynda "Rose" Dina, YSU alumna with Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees
  • Kaminski, a fourth-year Bachelor of Social Work student, was honored for his professionalism, leadership and dedication to the YSU and greater Youngstown communities. In addition to excelling in his coursework, he serves as drum major for the YSU Marching Pride, participates in the University Partnership Program and is an active member of the Student Social Work Association. Kaminski is known for his compassion, humility and commitment to advocating for others.

"We are incredibly proud of Logan, Faith and Rose for representing YSU and the field of social work with excellence," Dana Davis, chair of YSU's Department of Social Work, said. "Their compassion, leadership and professionalism reflect the very best of our program and the values that define our profession."

Mundy, who earned her undergraduate degree in social work from YSU, was recognized as an emerging leader for her innovation and commitment to the profession. She is pursuing her Master of Social Work at The Ohio State University and serves as an ongoing caseworker with Mahoning County Children Services, where she helps reunite families and ensure stability for children.

Dina, who earned both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees at YSU, was honored for her outstanding service to NASW Ohio, reflecting her ongoing engagement in advancing social work values and advocacy across the state.

The NASW Ohio honors exceptional social workers, students and agencies whose work embodies the values and ethics of the field each year. Regional winners are selected across the state's eight NASW regions, with statewide winners to be announced at the NASW Ohio Social Work Celebration Gala in March 2026.