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.
Read MoreAlumni 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.
Read MoreSuper conductor
Amanda Walsh (MSW ’14, JD ’15, LLM ’16) champions mental health supports for kids and families
Read MoreMeet 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