Our Students and Alumni

The power of a conversation

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

“I want to make change and make a difference.”

Jessica Mencia, MSW ’21, PhD Student

“UB offered me all that I wanted but so much more.”

Haneul Park, MSW ’20

Bridging gaps to improve outcomes

Kathy Lisborg, DSW ’22, MSW ’14

Making an impact

Mel LeMay, MSW ’20

“UB continues to enrich my life, and I am a proud alum!”

Ellen Grant, MSW ’74

It’s never too late to follow a dream

Elisabeth Garofalo, MSW ’26

Our students and alumni find UB to be a rewarding and exciting place to learn, research and collaborate with one another and our world-class faculty.

"I knew earning an education in social work would provide me with a perspective that goes beyond examining demographic factors..."
1/23/25
Eric Johnson, MSW '14
“Opportunity here is good.”
4/16/15
Ali Kadhum, MSW ’14
“Even on the worst days of work I still feel like it’s a perfect fit.”
2/3/25
Alicia Kaufman, MSW ’17 (Online cohort)
“I am passionate about creating a future for LGBTQ+ youth where they can feel safe and affirmed.”
12/14/22
Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15
“It's our responsibility to make sure that individuals aren't falling through the cracks.”
4/16/15
Laura Kelemen, MSW ’97
“My experiences as a student were life-changing. There are so many entrepreneurial, intelligent and environmentally conscious students who strive to serve others.”
5/11/22
Danial Khan, MBA/MSW ’21, CFSW
“We talk about trauma a lot and that’s important, but the other side of trauma is resilience.”
2/3/25
Colleen Kristich, MSW ’18
“I think trauma is the link between the majority of the work that social workers and public health practitioners do.”
2/3/25
Lauren Kroening, MPH/MSW ’16
“After completing my MSW and realizing I wanted to better understand addiction and develop interventions, attending UB was a perfect fit for my doctorate.”
4/13/23
Charles LaBarre, PhD ’25
“Canopy of Neighbors is a work in progress. It's part of an expanding, national 'village-to-village network.'”
5/1/14
Toby Laping, MSW ’63
“I’ve loved being a part of this community since I moved here. Buffalo feels like home.”
2/17/23
Mel LeMay, MSW ’20
“If you’re worried about not having that networking opportunity — it still exists, especially the way UB has set up the online program.”
2/3/25
Alexandra Liloia-Bishop, MSW ’17 (Online cohort)
“Whether it’s shaping policy, interventions or service delivery systems, I hope to be able to draw a line from my work to improving the lives of others.”
11/26/24
Brad Linn, PhD ’18, MSW ’12
“What I love about this program is that it is equipping me with skills from both disciplines, helping me to be that much more prepared for my future career.”
1/7/25
Kathy Lisborg, DSW ’22, MSW ’14
“I am focused daily on the people who have fallen through the cracks, who have no other place to turn.”
6/26/23
Brad Loliger, JD/MSW '13
“I had to set boundaries, I learned that as a social worker.”
12/4/14
Tabatha Lumley, MSW ’14
“My social work education made me keen to focus on those most at risk and in need.”
12/4/14
Nelson Mar, JD/MSW ’98
“At UB, there are so many ways to learn and such a diverse faculty, so take advantage of all those opportunities.”
1/29/25
Aaron Maracle, MSW ’10
“The status quo has to be disrupted.”
11/26/24
Whitney Marris, MSW ’20 (Online cohort)
“I met people who broadened my mind and helped me grow as a person and as a professional.”
1/29/25
McKenzie Mattison, MSW ’12

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