Alumni
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UTCSW PhD Alumna Works to Expand Maternal Mental Health Care in Kentucky
University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) alumna Dr. Aubrey Jones (PhD ‘20) was recently promoted to an Associate…
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New Volunteer Outreach Program Aims to Reduce Isolation Among Older Adults
A new volunteer outreach initiative in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is helping connect older and vulnerable adults with critical resources, social…
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Recent MSSW Grad Haylie Roberts Heads to Cambodia While Keeping an Eye on Food Insecurity in Knoxville
Haylie Roberts is a recent 2026 MSSW graduate who will be embarking on a Fulbright Fellowship in Cambodia where she…
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From Crisis Calls to Community Leaders: The Inspiring Journey of Linda and Marcos Garza
Linda Garza, MSSW 1991; Marcos Garza, MSSW 1998, JD 2001 Linda Garza never planned to become a social worker, but…
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UTCSW Alumna Creates Space for Healing Through Magnolia Harbor Carefarm
In Powell, Tennessee, Magnolia Harbor Carefarm offers something many people navigating grief struggle to find: a space for connection. Founded…
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UTCSW Alum Reflects on Leading One of the Nation’s Largest Behavioral Health Systems
David Guth (MSSW ‘81) wears a Centerstone lapel pin nearly every day. It’s a small symbol of the pride he…
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UTCSW Alumna Leads Effort to Bring Mental Health Court to Five Tennessee Counties
When Crissie Carpenter (MSSW 16’) saw gaps in how the justice system was responding to individuals with mental health needs,…
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UTCSW Alumna Leads the Charge in Expanding Access to Essential Baby Supplies
When Jamie Lackey (BSW ’00) thinks back on what led her to social work, the path feels almost inevitable. Raised…
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Giving Back to Knoxville: UTCSW Alumna Brittney Dunn Champions Youth Mental Health
For Knoxville native Brittney Dunn (MSSW ’25), a lifelong passion for helping others eventually led her from the world of…
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From Outreach to Impact: Collaboration is a Key Factor Toward Success
Community Outreach and Engaged Research are both important aspects of any college or institution. Often, they are independent entities with…