Michael Reisch is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Social Justice at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He has held leadership positions in national, state, and local advocacy, professional, political, and social change organizations and has testified before Congress and state legislatures. Dr. Reisch received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council on Social Work Education, the Career Achievement Award from the Association for Community Organization and Social Action, and teaching awards from the National Association of Social Workers and four major universities.