Our Students and Alumni

“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

The power of a conversation

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

Making an impact

Mel LeMay, MSW ’20

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.

“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
“UB has one of the top social work schools and is the best educational experience I’ve had from every angle.”
1/29/25
Danielle Maurice, MSW ’13
“The ability to give someone space and attention to express themselves is a true honor.”
8/17/23
Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

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