Wickenden, Elizabeth
(1909–2001)
- Eric R. KingsonEric R. KingsonSchool of Social Work, Syracuse University
Summary
Elizabeth Wickenden (1909–2001) was a social work administrator and advisor, policy writer, and advocate. In the 1950s, she launched an effective coalition of social welfare and labor organizations, known as the “Wicky Lobby.” A pioneering legal rights advocate, she advanced legal services and class action strategies on behalf of public assistance and child welfare clients.
