
Through her work with families and couples, alumna Jana Edwards (MSW ’78) embodies excellence in clinical social work.
Through her work with families and couples, alumna Jana Edwards (MSW ’78) embodies excellence in clinical social work.
Throughout her social work career, alumna Libby Bortz (MSW ’67) bridged micro and macro practice, addressing systemic issues and creating opportunities for women.
A recent book by GSSW alumna Anne Williford (PhD ’09) and Prof. Emeritus Jeffrey Jenson explores effective prevention strategies for youth behavioral health challenges.
A continuing education certificate program like IHAC’s Animals and Human Health certificate can be a useful steppingstone before committing to a graduate degree program. Sarah Szuchman completed the AHH certificate in early 2025 prior to starting her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah has had a lifelong passion for animals and the AHH certificate helped Sarah to see what could be possible with human-animal interactions in a professional setting.
Mr. Youlon D. Savage, MSW ’64, expanded community-based mental health care throughout Colorado. The beloved GSSW alumnus died in December 2024 at age 96.
Recent PhD grad Zean Dunbar studies care practices and mutual aid among Black newcomer social workers.
Recent GSSW PhD graduate Xochilt Alamillo studies mental health and suicidality among Latinx youth.
Recent PhD graduate Stephanie Nisle-Mikos studies student empowerment in high-poverty schools.