Guy Maddox, MSSW ’78 passed away at age 71 on May 23, 2024, in Austin, Texas. He was a retired licensed clinical social worker who counseled soldiers at Fort Hood and held a private therapy practice.
Jacqueline Corcoran, MSSW, Ph.D. ’96 published new book entitled “Your Child’s Mental Health Diagnosis: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Guide for Parents.”
Hannah Songer, BSW, MSSW ’21 became a Mental Health Clinician with Amergis Healthcare.
Valerie Gonzalez, BSW ’78 was featured in Hello Longhorn, a podcast by Texas Exes. Gonzalez operates Delicious Tamales, which is now the largest retail tamale kitchen in San Antonio.
Jonathan Singer, MSSW ’96 published the book “Podcasting in Social Work Education: A Way Forward for Educators” Routledge; 1st edition.
Hydeen Beverly, Ph.D. ’21 who serves as a Special Instructor of Social Work at Oakland University Mental Health Counselor at Lawrence Technological University, started a secondary role at Lawrence Technological University as a Mental Health Counselor.
Robin Rosell, MSSW ’82 retired as the Director of Integrated Behavioral Program and Tandem of People’s Community Clinic after 30 years of service.
Scott Colyer, MSSW ’05 passed away at age 51 on August 26, 2023 in St. Louis, MO. He served as a mental health counselor in the Greater St. Louis region.
Gabrielle Taylor Laden, MSSW ’21 started a role as a therapist at Mindful Connections Counseling
Janet Taylor, MSSW ’85 passed away in Lincolnton, NC on December 18, 2023. She ran a Individual and Family Counseling practice in North Carolina.
Brandon Wollerson, MSSW ’06 became Senior Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement at Vivent Health.
Liana Petruzzi, MSSW, Ph.D. ’22 became an assistant professor faculty member at American University, focusing on health and education equity research.
Luanne Southern MSSW ’93 joined Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as its new Chief Strategist for Behavioral Health.
Kamini Verma, LCSW-S, RPT-S, MSSW ’10 became the child and adolescent lead clinician at the Samaritan Center in Austin, Texas.
Weiwen Zeng, Ph.D. ’23 started a new position as Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work.
Ruth Fagan-Wilen, Ph.D. ’95 earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from NASW Texas.
Yeonwoo Kim, Ph.D. ’18 received the Junior Career Achievement Award at the 2024 CSWE APM. She is an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Arlington Department of Kinesiology.
Matt Riley, MSSW ’24 became an associate therapist at Lindsey Hoskins & Associates.