W. Mark Clark, president and chief executive officer of Pima Council on Aging, is the recipient of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Clark has more than 40 years of executive leadership experience in human services, housing, behavioral health and faith-based organizations, according to a news release.
In nominating Clark, Josefina Ahumada, a retired faculty member of Arizona State University School of Social Work in Tucson, said, โMark is a longstanding member of the National Association of Social Workers. He served as state chapter president, and was the recipient of the Social Worker of the Year in 2009. He is the social workerโs social worker.โ
Clark said he was humbled and honored by the recognition. โBeing a social worker has provided me with unique opportunities to serve my community and help those in need,โ he said.
In 2013, Clark began working at PCOA, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote dignity and respect for aging. The agency advocates for independence for older adults and their families in Pima County.
The Downtown Links Project in Tucson will be a 4-lane road that parallels the Union Pacific Railroad and connects Barraza-Aviation Parkway at Broadway Road to Interstate 10 via St. Mary's Road. The expected completion date is early 2023. Video by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star (2020)
Prior to his work at PCOA, Clark served as associate general minister of the Cleveland-based United Church of Christ. From 1999 to 2011, he was president and chief executive officer of CODAC Behavioral Health Services in Tucson.
He has been active in community and professional organizations, including the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association, the National Association of Social Workers and the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Clark is a member of the Rotary Club of Tucson and a board member of the Tucson Unified School District Employee Benefits Trust and president of the Presidio San Agustรญn del Tucson.
He received an undergraduate degree in psychology from Northern Arizona University and a masterโs degree in social work from Arizona State University.
In 2007, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) steals the ball from Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Nyah Moran (12) during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) yells after getting a bucket during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) shoots the ball while being double teamed during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's women's basketball season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) reacts to being fouled by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacey Bailey (11) during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's women's basketball season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) runs on the court during player introductions in the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) steals the ball away from Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio (4) during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Derin Erdogan (10) dives for a lose ball during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) shoots a jump shot over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Regan Schenck (1) during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) shoots a contested layup during the first half of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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While double teaming Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3), Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) and Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) force a turn over during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) shoots a jump shot over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Emily Rodabaugh (21) during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Lauren Ware (32) blocks Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio's (4) jump shot during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against NAU at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) waves around a towel as the bench celebrates a bucket during the first quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) reacts after accidentally loosing the ball out of bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) passes the ball while driving in the paint during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Nyah Moran (12) lowers her head after loosing the ball out of bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) reacts after shooting a three-pointer during the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Shaina Pellington (1) yells while getting bumped by Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3) during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) shoots a contested layup during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats center Semaj Smith (34) high-fives Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) after a three point shot during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Tara Manumaleuga (3) watches as her three-point shot barely misses the basket during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Tara Manumaleuga (3) passes the ball over Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Jacqulynn Nakai (3) during the fourth quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Trinity Baptiste (0) shoots a contested jump shot during the second quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Adia Barnes talks with the Arizona Wildcats during a timeout in the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Northern Arizona Lumberjacks head coach Loree Payne yells at the NAU defensive during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas (14) and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks guard Miki'ala Maio (4) watch as the ball is passed in bounds during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Arizona Wildcats guard Lakin Gardner (31) celebrates on the bench during the third quarter of Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
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Family members sit apart to allow for social distancing while watching the Arizona Wildcats's season opener against Northern Arizona University at McKale Center, 1721 E. Enke Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 29, 2020. Arizona won 76-63 over NAU.
