Jah-Quail M. Griffin
SUNY Fredonia, BSW
"It always seems impossible until it is done" - Nelson Mandela
"It always seems impossible until it is done" - Nelson Mandela
Shaniya Warren
New York University, Master of Social Work
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou
Paula Jhamilet Medina Verdugo
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
MSW Program
MSW Program
Jessica Falco
University at Buffalo, Master Social Work
There is always hope. Don’t ever give up on yourself or your dreams!
There is always hope. Don’t ever give up on yourself or your dreams!
Sheila DelValle
Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
MSW
The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.
MSW
The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.
Katherine Baumgartner
SUNY University at Albany
Master of Social Work
"Be brave, be bold, be exceptional, be unequivocally you!"
Master of Social Work
"Be brave, be bold, be exceptional, be unequivocally you!"
Jamil Elisofon
University at Buffalo, MSW
"That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed, without a doubt, a real SUPERHERO." - Stan Lee
"That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed, without a doubt, a real SUPERHERO." - Stan Lee
Lino Mani
Fordham University, MSW
No matter how hard life gets, just keeping believing in yourself, hold faith and keep on going. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
No matter how hard life gets, just keeping believing in yourself, hold faith and keep on going. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Kayleen Monroe
Nazareth University, Bachelors in Social Work
"When Facing the Things We Turn Away From"
"When Facing the Things We Turn Away From"
Vanessa
Long Island University, Master of Social Work
Negla August
Long Island University, MSW
It's not only my time but my turn to accomplish my dream.
It's not only my time but my turn to accomplish my dream.
A. Maya Kaye
Tulane University School of Social Work
Doctor of Social Work
“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”- Dalai Lama
Doctor of Social Work
“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”- Dalai Lama
Stephanie Torres
Stony Brook University, Masters of Social Work
Social Workers from across the globe meeting up at UCONN's Campaign School to learn how to be the future leaders of tomorrow! Who's a better candidate than your neighborhood Social Worker?
Social Workers from across the globe meeting up at UCONN's Campaign School to learn how to be the future leaders of tomorrow! Who's a better candidate than your neighborhood Social Worker?
Natalis D Ureña Méndez
NYU Silver School of Social Work, MSW
My journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the beauty of diversity. First-gen Latina graduate, empowered and unstoppable.
My journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the beauty of diversity. First-gen Latina graduate, empowered and unstoppable.
Alice
Long Island University, MSW
Overcoming struggles, I became a leader, funded my education through hard work, and paved the way for my family's success. Now, I aim to serve others with empathy and resilience, knowing that courage ignites the path to success. In the face of challenges, let bravery guide your steps, for every leap forward is a triumph of the spirit of God.
Overcoming struggles, I became a leader, funded my education through hard work, and paved the way for my family's success. Now, I aim to serve others with empathy and resilience, knowing that courage ignites the path to success. In the face of challenges, let bravery guide your steps, for every leap forward is a triumph of the spirit of God.
Olivia M. La Gala
College of Staten Island (CUNY), MSW
The best feeling you can have is being able to help others.
The best feeling you can have is being able to help others.
Arionna Durham
College of Staten Island, Masters in Social Work
When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures!
When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures!
Inemesit Femi Adegbulu
College of Staten Island, Master of Social Work
"I expect to pass through this world but once. All the good I can do and all the kindness I can show to my fellow creatures, let me do it now. Let me not defer, for I may not pass through this way again" - William Shakespeare
"I expect to pass through this world but once. All the good I can do and all the kindness I can show to my fellow creatures, let me do it now. Let me not defer, for I may not pass through this way again" - William Shakespeare
Judith
College of Staten Island, Masters of Social Work
Argela Xhaferri
College of Staten Island, Masters of Social Work
Empathy bridges understanding, compassion heals wounds, and advocacy ignites change. In every act of social work, we plant seeds of hope for a brighter, more equitable tomorrow.
Empathy bridges understanding, compassion heals wounds, and advocacy ignites change. In every act of social work, we plant seeds of hope for a brighter, more equitable tomorrow.
Haneen Ali
College of Staten Island, Bachelors in Social Work
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."— Christopher Robin
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."— Christopher Robin
Kimberlee Thomas-Seales
Simmons University, Doctorate in Social Work
“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin.
“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin.
Anne B. Pagano
Simmons College, Masters in Social Work
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
— Angela Davis, U.S. political activist, academic and author
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
— Angela Davis, U.S. political activist, academic and author
Victoria Hendrix
Union Univ. [2021]; Univ. of Denver [August 2024], MA in Christian Studies/MSW
Earning two masters degrees to say Faith-Based Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma was not a choice, but a calling where learned the true meaning to advocacy means standing up and being true to yourself regardless of what anyone else says or thinks.
Earning two masters degrees to say Faith-Based Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma was not a choice, but a calling where learned the true meaning to advocacy means standing up and being true to yourself regardless of what anyone else says or thinks.
Jessica Hernandez
Fordham University, MSW
Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.
— Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States
Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.
— Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States
Tafara Timmons
Utica University, MSW
What you bring to the world has a great deal to do with what the world brings to you
What you bring to the world has a great deal to do with what the world brings to you
Francky Charles
Lehman College, Social Work
Life is a learning process of self discovery that can be unique to everyone no matter their social identities & circumstances.
Life is a learning process of self discovery that can be unique to everyone no matter their social identities & circumstances.
Hanna Crandall
Buffalo State University, BSW
Everything you want is just outside of your comfort zone. The work is worth it.
Everything you want is just outside of your comfort zone. The work is worth it.
Jessica S. Rodriguez
Daemen University, MSW
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” -Muhammad Ali
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” -Muhammad Ali
Amie Noonan
University at Buffalo, MSW
I owe my inspiration and my drive to my daughter Quinn! I set out to make her and myself proud, and found strength, happiness, and a few degrees along the way. It's never too late to start over and to see just what you are capable of!
I owe my inspiration and my drive to my daughter Quinn! I set out to make her and myself proud, and found strength, happiness, and a few degrees along the way. It's never too late to start over and to see just what you are capable of!
Evelyn Cortes
Lehman College, BSW
I did it for me, myself and I …. & my dog
I did it for me, myself and I …. & my dog
Kelly Madden
University at Buffalo, MSW
Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, colleagues, and the NASW-NYS! You all have helped me become the graduate and Social Worker I am today. Cheers to the Class of 2024.
Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, colleagues, and the NASW-NYS! You all have helped me become the graduate and Social Worker I am today. Cheers to the Class of 2024.
Charlene E. Emeterio
University at Albany, MSW
Love is the key in today’s challenging world.
Love is the key in today’s challenging world.
Danielle Bernas
University at Buffalo, MSW
Getting my MSW has allowed me to continue my work with the refugee and immigrant community at a more advanced level with high consideration of trauma and mental health outcomes from the refugee experience.
Getting my MSW has allowed me to continue my work with the refugee and immigrant community at a more advanced level with high consideration of trauma and mental health outcomes from the refugee experience.
Shayan Katerina Seurattan
Long Island University, MSW
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller
Aliza Benson
University at Buffalo, MSW
"A man is not only happy but wise also, if he is trying, during his lifetime, to be the sort of man he wants to be found at his death." T. Kempis
"A man is not only happy but wise also, if he is trying, during his lifetime, to be the sort of man he wants to be found at his death." T. Kempis
Jacqueline Torrealba
Nazareth University, MSW
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy” Proverbs 31:9
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy” Proverbs 31:9
Christina Waters
Daemen University, Social Work
"I want the world to be better because I was here." -Will Smith
"I want the world to be better because I was here." -Will Smith
Sam Luxmikanthan
New York University, MSW
Shoutout to my friends, my family and everyone who made this happen! We are here to DISRUPT!
Shoutout to my friends, my family and everyone who made this happen! We are here to DISRUPT!
Janyll Arteaga
College of Staten Island, MSW
Thank you to God and to the professors and classmates who allowed me to get this far.
Thank you to God and to the professors and classmates who allowed me to get this far.
Denver Payton
SUNY Plattsburgh, BSW
“We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken” John Green
“We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken” John Green
Shakeema McGuire
Roberts Wesleyan University, MSW
I am so excited to finally complete my MSW program. It has been a long journey, but I would not change anything about it. My experience through my graduate school journey has made me into the social worker I am today. I will never give up or stop advocating for those who need it.
I am so excited to finally complete my MSW program. It has been a long journey, but I would not change anything about it. My experience through my graduate school journey has made me into the social worker I am today. I will never give up or stop advocating for those who need it.
Anne Pagliaro
Nazareth University, MSW
“It is never too late to be what you might have been” George Elliot
“It is never too late to be what you might have been” George Elliot
Jessica Falco
University at Buffalo, MSW
Never give up on yourself
Never give up on yourself
Nicole Adsit
Syracuse University, MSW
“ Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
“ Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Kayla Virga
CUNY College of Staten Island, MSW
Congratulations to the graduates of 2024. May we always be facilitators of change and disruptors of the status quo!
Congratulations to the graduates of 2024. May we always be facilitators of change and disruptors of the status quo!
James Sciandra
Buffalo State University, BSW
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Grace Sforza
University at Buffalo, BSW
“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” - William James
“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” - William James
Lawrencine Yarbrorough
Buffalo State University, BSW
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller
Alyssa Bruce
SUNY Fredonia, BSW
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” - JFK
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” - JFK
Josselyn Peralta
St. Joseph’s university, MSW
Thank you God for always helping me
Thank you God for always helping me
Sonia Swann
Buffalo State University, BSW
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.
-Angela Davis
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.
-Angela Davis
Minghuang Wang
Columbia School of Social Work, MSW
“Smile, breathe and go slowly”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
“Smile, breathe and go slowly”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Meghan Riley-Beska
Utica University, MSW
Mercy Travers
College of Staten Island, MSW
Sometimes we tend to lose ourselves in providing services for other, then at that very moment we fine happiness for our selves
Sometimes we tend to lose ourselves in providing services for other, then at that very moment we fine happiness for our selves
Evania Hernandez
Daemen University, MSW
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”
Fred DeVito
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”
Fred DeVito
Kiandra Jones
CUNY college of Staten Island, MSW
Who knew that the THIRD degree would be the most meaningful to me!? I did this for all of the black and brown neurodivergent girls that felt like the odds were stacked against them, with the right support system anything is possible. I’m so thankful for mine and the friends I’ve made along the way!!
Who knew that the THIRD degree would be the most meaningful to me!? I did this for all of the black and brown neurodivergent girls that felt like the odds were stacked against them, with the right support system anything is possible. I’m so thankful for mine and the friends I’ve made along the way!!
Natalie Lemanski
Daemen University, MSW
Melissa Burt-Miller
Fordham University, MSW
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Edward Roundtree
Fordham University, MSW
Advocate. Empower. Impact.
Advocate. Empower. Impact.
Alana Nappi
Adelphi University, MSW
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Nadine Diop Barry
Fordham University, MSW
I’m thankful to my family, friends, classmates, and professors for helping me through this amazing journey. I made it!
I’m thankful to my family, friends, classmates, and professors for helping me through this amazing journey. I made it!
Megan Reid
Daemen University, MSW
“Only three things will last forever- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
“Only three things will last forever- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
Samel Eversley
Liu Brooklyn, MSW
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept
Dr. Trina Nurse, MSW, SIFI
Long Island University, Doctorate in Social Work
Without community there is no liberation!
Without community there is no liberation!
Zakeeba Lewis
Long Island university, MSW
We did that ❤️
We did that ❤️
Shatia Brown
Long Island University, MSW
“For I know the plans I have for you” -Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you” -Jeremiah 29:11
Ashley J. Hernandez
Long Island University, MSW
“She believed she could so she Mastered it!”
“She believed she could so she Mastered it!”
Alice Emmanuel
LIU Brooklyn, MSW | "I have decided to embrace each day with curiosity and kindness, knowing that every moment holds the potential for growth and every person a lesson in humanity. I cherish the moment and allow resilience to guide me through challenges. Life is beautiful."
Shaniya Warren
Shaniya Warren, MSW
I am excited to begin this journey and I look forward to initiating change in the future!
I am excited to begin this journey and I look forward to initiating change in the future!
Natalis Urena Mendez
NYU, MSW | Becoming a first-generation Latina immigrant graduate from NYU Silver School of Social Work is a dream come true. This journey has been filled with hard work, resilience, and support from amazing people. Onward to making a difference in the world!
Shanice Powell-Chesney
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, MSW
Alaysha Lockhart-Wilson
Daemen University, MSW
Life will throw many obstacles your way but as long as you don’t give up, you will succeed!
Life will throw many obstacles your way but as long as you don’t give up, you will succeed!
Horizon Ingram
Daemen University, MSW | "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
Olivia Hobika, CASAC-T
Nazareth University, BSW
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Katherine A. Bollman
Stony Brook University, MSW
The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.
The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.
Mary
Stony Brook University, MSW
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”- Isaiah 60:1 KJV
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”- Isaiah 60:1 KJV
Britney Hibbert
Fordham University, MSW | “When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” - Lao Tzu
So much has been learned in and out of the classroom and especially about myself the last 2 years. Grateful for it all and can’t wait to see what comes next!
So much has been learned in and out of the classroom and especially about myself the last 2 years. Grateful for it all and can’t wait to see what comes next!
Sara M McHale
Fordham University, MSW
Never underestimate your ability to impact someone's life.
Never underestimate your ability to impact someone's life.
Landzie Lindor
NYU, MSW | Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. - Philippians 2:3-11
Sariya Groce
SUNY Fredonia, BSW
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” - Luke 1:45 NIV
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” - Luke 1:45 NIV
Gadria F. Kalinowski, MSW
Smith College School for Social Work, MSW
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise.” -Maya Angelou
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise.” -Maya Angelou
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