Friends of the School of Social Work
The Friends of the School of Social Work connects social work alumni with one another and with Salem State University through networking events and professional development opportunities. The Friends of the School of Social Work solicits nominations for and presents an annual Outstanding Social Worker Alumni Award to a bachelor of social work (BSW) or master of social Work (MSW) graduate of Salem State University.
The Friends of the School of Social Work Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of the School of Social Work is to engage alumni of the Salem State University School of Social Work in programs and activities which advance Salem State University and public education for social workers, and which cultivates and retains the loyalty and support of its alumni, and provides linkage between the educational process and the field of social work.
Professional Development Workshops
Upcoming complimentary CEU events offered by the School of Social Work:
Friday, January 10: The Anxiety Puzzle: An Introduction to the Neurobiology of Anxiety
Thursday, January 23: Social Work with Undocumented Immigrants
Tuesday, February 11: Wellbeing enhancement and burnout prevention to ensure career longevity
Outstanding Social Worker Alumni Award
The Friends of the School of Social Work's Outstanding Social Worker Alumni Award honors School of Social Work alumni who have shown dedication to the field of social work by:
- making outstanding contributions to the social work profession
- performing outstanding service in their chosen area
- nurturing professional development of social workers
Please provide as much biographical information as possible to help the screening committee with their decision. Nominate an individual now. Nominations for 2025 consideration need to be completed on or before March 1, 2025.
Contact Us
Board Members
- Autumn Brian, School of Social Work student
- Steffanie Brian '17
- Robin Gillette '79, '90G
- Kim Graham '09, '19G
- April Haefner ‘19G
- Jeff Lyons '14
- Lisa Marie Lyons '18
- Melissa Moore '17G
- Kelly Quinn '08, '10G
- Uchenna Uzoma, School of Social Work student
- Joseph M. Wamness '00G
Ex-Officio Member
- Monica Leisey PhD, Professor & Chair, School of Social Work; Faculty Fellow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Beth Massaro PhD, Associate Dean, School of Social Work