Dr Ruth Allen became Chief Executive of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) in April 2016. Previously to that she was Director of Social Work at South West London & St Georges' Mental Health NHS Trust and also had a research role with St George’s University of London.
She has a particular interest and experience in leadership development in social work and in developing social work’s role within mental health.
Dr Allen holds a Master's degree in Social Work and a Professional Doctorate in Education, both awarded by the University of Sussex.
