Michael “Mtumishi” Guynn has actively been involved in NABSW for over 20 years. In 2001, he joined ABSWGLA Chapter and has previously held three terms as chapter president. On the national level, he served on the Conference Committee, Finance Committee, Fundraising Committee, and International Education Committee. He is one of the founders of the African Jegna Collective which was founded in 2014 at the 46th Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike attended Xavier University of LA and earned a B.S. in Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling. He recently completed a 26-year career with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services as a senior field social worker. Currently, he is a freelance consultant specializing in Child Welfare and Child Protection.