Alumni

Alumni December 02, 2024

From Research to Mentorship: Social Work Education and Indigenous Advocacy

In her doctoral research, Pamela L. Begay, Ph.D.’20, LCSW, a member of the Diné Nation…

Pam Begay in the chapel at Wash U.

Alumni November 19, 2024

Therapy, Teaching and Tails: Campus Counseling and Canine Therapy

"When I started the M.S.W. program, I had no idea of becoming a therapist,” said B…

Beth Prullage and her dog, Rosie.

Alumni November 04, 2024

Music, Neurons, Intuition: Taylor McCain

When Taylor McCain graduated from Smith College in 2020, she had no idea she would return…

Taylor McCain and Isabelle Brown, wearing black academic robes and mortarboards stand together smiling

Alumni October 08, 2024

A Family Legacy in Social Work

Lynn Cormier-Sayarath, M.S.W. ’01, credits her education at the Smith School for Social…

Lynn and Gadria at Gadria's commencement in 2024.

Alumni September 30, 2024

Sharlene Allen-Milton, M.S.W. ’97 named NASW-MD Social Work Educator of the Year

The Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-MD) has nam…

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Alumni September 16, 2024

Therapy, Balance and Community: Crafting A Balanced Life

For many years, Asher Pandjiris, M.S.W. ’13, LICSW, LCSW worked as a clinician in demand…

Asher Pandjiris in their office.

Alumni September 16, 2024

Unlocking Intimacy: Sex, Therapy, Transformation

Talk about sex? Yes! As a sex and couple therapist, Caroline Russell Smith, M.S.W. ’00,…

Caroline Russell in her Saratoga Springs office.

Alumni September 06, 2024

Turning Pages, Changing Lives: The Magic of Bibliotherapy

In 2020, Emely Rumble, M.S.W. ’10, LCSW, was settled in a career she loved as a sc…

Portrait of Emely Rumble

Alumni September 04, 2024

East Coast Sunrise to West Coast Sunset: Decolonizing Mental Health

JD Fuller, M.S.W. ‘99, LCSW, doesn’t sleep much. She wakes up early to commute t…

Portrait of JD Fuller

Alumni August 20, 2024

Smith SSW Creating Connections and Community

The Smith College School for Social Work Office of Alumni Engagement has partnered with ar…

Creating Connections and Community Smith College School for Social Work