Alumni Leaders Making a Difference

Our alumni are advancing the School’s tradition of excellence and the mission of social work, across the state, nation, and world. The professional contributions of our alumni are a source of great pride to the School, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication and service. National Social Work Month is a fitting time to recognize the accomplishments of our alumni leaders making a difference.

Abigail Randow Amorim Founded Organization to Serve Brazilians and Brazilian-Americans Living in the U.S., MSW ’03		C. Warren Moses Leader of the Nation’s Largest Non-Profit, Non-Sectarian Children’s Services Organization, MSW ’67
Frank R. Baskind Pioneer and Change Agent in Social Work Education Program PhD, MSW ’71		Natasha M. Pierre Improving the Lives of CT’s Women through Public Policy and Legislation, MSW ’98
Joseph Bisson Hospital Vice President Making a Difference in the Lives of Patients and Broader Community, MSW ’93		Edith G. Prague Using Political Power for Positive Change, MSW ’75
Gail C. Champlin A 42-year History of Working and Volunteering in Non-profit Agencies, MSW ’68		Carlos Rivera Committed to Improving Life for the Citizens of Hartford, MSW ’94
Robert P. Connolly Developing National Health Policy Advocating for Medicare and Medicaid Recipients, MSW ’71		Pedro E. Segarra Creating Meaningful and Lasting Change as the Mayor of Hartford, MSW ’82, JD ’85
Anne Foley Improving the Effectiveness of State Services Through Research and Policy Development, MSW ’87		Honorable Jorge A. Simon Social Work Lessons Guide Judicial Decisions, MSW ’79
Susan I. Hamilton Leading the State’s Services for Children and Families, MSW ’92, JD		Kerryann Tomlinson Social Worker Scores in the Sports Arena, MSW ’94
Honorable Lubbie Harper, Jr. Compelled to Be a Part of the Solution to the Issues of Poverty and Racism, MSW ’67, JD		Jack C. Wall A Leader in Social Work Higher Education, PhD, MSW ’74
Patrick J. Johnson, Jr. CEO of One of the Largest Private, Non-Profit Organizations Providing Services for People with Disabilities, MSW ’72		Patricia D. Wilcox Specializing In Treatment of Traumatized Children and Their Families, MSW ’78
Maria D. Martinez Promotes Educational Opportunity and Access to Higher Education to Underrepresented Populations, MSW ’83		Patrica J. Wrice Changing Public Policy to Keep Those in Need Warm and in the Light, MSW ’89
Robin McHaelen Founded Organization that Hosts the World’s LGBT Youth Conference, MSW ’94