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 51³Ô¹Ï.
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:
Tuesday, February 11:
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. Nominations for 2025 are now closed. Nominees for 2026 consideration are being accepted until March 1, 2026.
Contact Us
Friends of the School of Social Work Leadership
- Autumn Brian, School of Social Work student
- Steffanie Brian '17
- Robin Gillette '80, '90G
- Kim Graham '08, '19G
- April Haefner ‘19G
- Jeff Lyons '14
- Linda Marie Lyons '18
- Melissa Moore '17G
- Kelly Quinn '08, '10G
- Uchenna Uzoma, School of Social Work student
- Joseph M. Wamness '00G
Ex-Officio Members
- 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