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Alumni

Our alumni are working across the globe in all areas of social work to enhance human well-being.

School of Social Work alumni are a valuable part of our community. We hope you will continue to engage with our school through various mentorship, continuing education, and philanthropic ways.

We are pleased to offer information on licensure, as well as professional development opportunities for social workers and other human service workers, including workshops, consultation groups, review courses, conferences, and certificate programs.

Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Spotlight: Diane Ativie

This month, we are highlighting alumnus Diane Ativie (BSW '83), who tragically passed away earlier this year. Read a tribute to her life and career in social work written by her son, Isi Frank Ativie.

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Alumni Spotlight - E.M. Branch & Associates

On Chicago’s south side, private behavioral healthcare practice E.M. Branch & Associates is a business built on family. Its mission is rooted within its Founder/CEO and SSW alum Brenda Thompson’s family’s experience in Chicago.

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Super conductor

Amanda Walsh (MSW ’14, JD ’15, LLM ’16) champions mental health supports for kids and families

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Meet the Board

Elizabeth Moreno, MSW – President 

Veronica Diaz, MSW – Vice-President 

Claire Bergman, MSW – Secretary 

Meagan McCarver, LCSW – Board Member 

Juleya Woodson, MSW – Board Member 

David Floyd, MSW – Board Member 

Courtney Cooke, LCSW – Board Member 

Gianna Martelli, LCSW – Board Member 

Verline Gaddis, MSW, LCSW – Board Member 

Andleeb Jawaid, MSW – Correspondence Secretary 

ºÚÁÏÃÅLinked

LoyolaLinked: School of Social Work provides a meeting place for our community to have conversations, ask questions and seek guidance, coach and inspire, and explore paths to professional aspirations. It’s a community space to talk and connect. And it’s exclusively for students and alumni of ºÚÁÏÃÅUniversity of Chicago School of Social Work.

Also consider joining a LoyolaLinked group for the opportunity to: 

  • Search and connect with group members
  • Engage in conversations on the group discussion board
  • Access group resources

Elizabeth Moreno, MSW – President 

Veronica Diaz, MSW – Vice-President 

Claire Bergman, MSW – Secretary 

Meagan McCarver, LCSW – Board Member 

Juleya Woodson, MSW – Board Member 

David Floyd, MSW – Board Member 

Courtney Cooke, LCSW – Board Member 

Gianna Martelli, LCSW – Board Member 

Verline Gaddis, MSW, LCSW – Board Member 

Andleeb Jawaid, MSW – Correspondence Secretary 

LoyolaLinked: School of Social Work provides a meeting place for our community to have conversations, ask questions and seek guidance, coach and inspire, and explore paths to professional aspirations. It’s a community space to talk and connect. And it’s exclusively for students and alumni of ºÚÁÏÃÅUniversity of Chicago School of Social Work.

Also consider joining a LoyolaLinked group for the opportunity to: 

  • Search and connect with group members
  • Engage in conversations on the group discussion board
  • Access group resources