Our Students and Alumni

It’s never too late to follow a dream

Elisabeth Garofalo, MSW ’26

Bridging gaps to improve outcomes

Kathy Lisborg, DSW ’22, MSW ’14

Making an impact

Mel LeMay, MSW ’20

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

Jessica Mencia, MSW ’21, PhD Student

Creating order out of chaos

Cindy German, MSW ’08

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

Ellen Grant, MSW ’74

The power of a conversation

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

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 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
“Social work would give me the broadest degree that would prepare me either way.”
1/29/25
Chanell McCain, MSW ’15
“I want to make change and make a difference.”
10/7/22
Jessica Mencia, MSW ’21, PhD Student
“The school exceeded my expectations—I’m proud to identify as a social worker.”
1/29/25
Alexandria Meranto, MSW ’19
“With war come so many social problems that need to be addressed.”
12/4/14
Felecia Badio Merriam, MSW ’16
“[The DREAM program is] a great place to make connections with other students and the Buffalo community.”
1/29/25
Marna Metcalf, MBA/MSW ’16
“My UB professors still mentor me. If I seek advice, they always connect me to resources.”
10/25/24
Faustina Palmatier, MSW ’19
“UB offered me all that I wanted but so much more.”
2/22/21
Haneul Park, MSW ’20
"Buffalo, for being a big city, there is such a homey feel to it."
1/29/25
Melissa Pietrkiewicz, MSW ’12
“I can’t say enough good things about my experience with the School of Social Work.”
1/29/25
Thomas Power, MSW ’17 (Online cohort)
“I feel so lucky that I get to make a career out of helping people.”
1/29/25
Victoria Rader, MSW ’17
“UB actively supports independence and engagement, really following a networked approach to building relationships within and outside of the school.”
6/11/21
Sarah Richards-Desai, PhD ’24, MSW ’16
“Dignity is a huge part of my motivation.”
3/30/21
Shatorah Roberson, JD ’12, MSW ’11
“Coming to terms with your own humanity, with both its positive and negative aspects, will help you to grow personally and be a more effective social worker professionally.”
1/29/25
Barbara Robertson, MSW ’13
“I’m working in a goal-driven way to empower clients.”
1/29/25
Julie Rockmaker, MSW ’07
“Witnessing the importance of social workers advocating and providing care to patients was transformative to preconceptions I had about who a social worker was and what they do.”
3/4/24
Destiny Rust, MSW ’24
“I think UB has a lot to offer the community.”
1/29/25
Matthew Schwartz, DSW ’23, MSW ’18
“I’m developing a program to provide support for international students.”
1/29/25
Nurit Fischer Shemer, PhD ’19, MSW ’13

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