To be included in the 2024 NYS Social Work Graduates Yearbook, click this link to complete a brief form no later than Monday, May 20th!
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Jah-Quail M. Griffin
"It always seems impossible until it is done" - Nelson Mandela
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Shaniya Warren
"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
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Paula Jhamilet Medina Verdugo
MSW Program
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Jessica Falco
There is always hope. Don’t ever give up on yourself or your dreams!
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Sheila DelValle
MSW
The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others.
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Katherine Baumgartner
Master of Social Work
"Be brave, be bold, be exceptional, be unequivocally you!"
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Jamil Elisofon
"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
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Lino Mani
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".
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Kayleen Monroe
"When Facing the Things We Turn Away From"
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Vanessa
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Negla August
It's not only my time but my turn to accomplish my dream.
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A. Maya Kaye
Doctor of Social Work
“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”- Dalai Lama
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Stephanie Torres
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?
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Natalis D Ureña Méndez
My journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the beauty of diversity. First-gen Latina graduate, empowered and unstoppable.
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Alice
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.
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Olivia M. La Gala
The best feeling you can have is being able to help others.
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Arionna Durham
When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures!
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Inemesit Femi Adegbulu
"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
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Judith
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Argela Xhaferri
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.
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Haneen Ali
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."— Christopher Robin
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Kimberlee Thomas-Seales
“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin.
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Anne B. Pagano
"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
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Victoria Hendrix
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.
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Jessica Hernandez
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
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Tafara Timmons
What you bring to the world has a great deal to do with what the world brings to you
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Francky Charles
Life is a learning process of self discovery that can be unique to everyone no matter their social identities & circumstances.
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Hanna Crandall
Everything you want is just outside of your comfort zone. The work is worth it.
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Jessica S. Rodriguez
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” -Muhammad Ali
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Amie Noonan
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!
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Evelyn Cortes
I did it for me, myself and I …. & my dog
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Kelly Madden
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.
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Charlene E. Emeterio
Love is the key in today’s challenging world.
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Danielle Bernas
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.
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Shayan Katerina Seurattan
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen Keller
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Aliza Benson
"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
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Jacqueline Torrealba
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy” Proverbs 31:9
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Christina Waters
"I want the world to be better because I was here." -Will Smith
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Sam Luxmikanthan
Shoutout to my friends, my family and everyone who made this happen! We are here to DISRUPT!
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Janyll Arteaga
Thank you to God and to the professors and classmates who allowed me to get this far.
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Denver Payton
“We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken” John Green
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Shakeema McGuire
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.
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Anne Pagliaro
“It is never too late to be what you might have been” George Elliot
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Jessica Falco
Never give up on yourself
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Nicole Adsit
“ Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
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Kayla Virga
Congratulations to the graduates of 2024. May we always be facilitators of change and disruptors of the status quo!
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James Sciandra
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
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Grace Sforza
“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” - William James
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Lawrencine Yarbrorough
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller
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Alyssa Bruce
“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” - JFK
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Josselyn Peralta
Thank you God for always helping me
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Sonia Swann
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.
-Angela Davis
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Minghuang Wang
“Smile, breathe and go slowly”
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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Meghan Riley-Beska
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Mercy Travers
Sometimes we tend to lose ourselves in providing services for other, then at that very moment we fine happiness for our selves
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Evania Hernandez
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”
Fred DeVito
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Kiandra Jones
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!!
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Natalie Lemanski
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Melissa Burt-Miller
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
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Edward Roundtree
Advocate. Empower. Impact.
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Alana Nappi
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
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Nadine Diop Barry
I’m thankful to my family, friends, classmates, and professors for helping me through this amazing journey. I made it!
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Megan Reid
“Only three things will last forever- faith, hope, and love- and the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
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Samel Eversley
I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept
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Dr. Trina Nurse, MSW, SIFI
Without community there is no liberation!
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Zakeeba Lewis
We did that ❤️
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Shatia Brown
“For I know the plans I have for you” -Jeremiah 29:11
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Ashley J. Hernandez
“She believed she could so she Mastered it!”
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Alice Emmanuel
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Shaniya Warren
I am excited to begin this journey and I look forward to initiating change in the future!
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Natalis Urena Mendez
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Shanice Powell-Chesney
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Alaysha Lockhart-Wilson
Life will throw many obstacles your way but as long as you don’t give up, you will succeed!
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Horizon Ingram
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Olivia Hobika, CASAC-T
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
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Katherine A. Bollman
The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, be one.
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Mary
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”- Isaiah 60:1 KJV
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Britney Hibbert
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!
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Sara M McHale
Never underestimate your ability to impact someone's life.
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Landzie Lindor
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Sariya Groce
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” - Luke 1:45 NIV
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Gadria F. Kalinowski, 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
Looking Ahead: Resources for Next Steps!
Licensure and Scope of Practice: Information for Social Work Students
We are often asked “what is the process of getting licensed once I graduate?" and "what is the difference between an LMSW and LCSW?" This program will outline the steps for new social work graduates (MSWs) to get licensure, as well as the differences in scope of practice between MSWs, LMSWs, and LCSWs. The presenters will discuss various aspects of the pathway to licensure, as well as various considerations along each step. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the licensure process and scope of practice for social workers.
This webpage link provides a quick guide on becoming an LMSW in New York State!
LMSW & LCSW Test Prep Package
NASW-NYS is offering an online eight-hour licensing preparation class for the LMSW & LCSW exam. Open to students from all states, this test prep course is a recorded 8-hour presentation sent to your inbox as a recording with our extensive resource folder. Presented by two of the best instructors and test prep aficionados out there, this course not only dissects the exam but will also frame the test within the foundation of social work values and give you tools for grounding yourself before, during, and after the training. What makes our test prep different from the other options out there? Courses like this are all about who is presenting the content, and how they present it. Dr. Folusho and Dr. Kennedy are not only genuinely engaging and well versed in virtual learning, they have extensive experience real life in coaching students to reach their academic and licensure goals. This dynamic duo packs test tips and exercises into every minute of these eight hours, keeping your attention with ease and your eye on the prize. Most importantly, students and past test prep attendees evaluate them with excellent marks, with 100% of students saying they would take their classes again on Rate My Professor. Click here for more information!
Looking Back: NASW-NYS Yearbooks from Previous Years!
Thank you to our sponsors!
University at Buffalo School of Social Work
School of Social Welfare University at Albany
The College of Saint Rose Social Work Program
Roberts Wesleyan University Department of Social Work
Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
Fordham/Molloy Collaborative MSW Program
Adelphi University School of Social Work
Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University
Daemen University Social Work Program
College of Staten Island Department of Social Work
Molloy University BSW Program