Student Name: Christopher Walker Major: Social Work with an emphasis on Youth Development and Mentoring Expected Graduation: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? Having had the opportunity to live in two different countries (United States of America and Israel), I’ve always valued the importance of diversity and […]

Student Name: Cathy Aborn Major: Masters in Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: GWEP Stipend Program Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I had been a volunteer for many years at San Diego Hospice, and I considered one of their social workers (an SDSU graduate) […]

Student Name: Brooke Lopez Major: Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: Latino Student Social Work Association Expected Graduation: May 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I’ve lived all my life in San Diego County. As a native to some of San Diego’s most marginalized communities, I really […]

Student Name: Rebekkah Boronkay Program: Master’s Program, 3 year track Graduation Year: 2018 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? After working with teenagers with mental illnesses and severe behavioral issues for three years, I realized I wanted to be as effective as possible for this severely underserved […]

Student Name: Karen Angulo Program: Bachelor of Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: USWA Graduation Year: May 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? My mom was my inspiration. After dealing with many social workers after her diagnosis of terminal cancer, it was then and there that I fell […]

Student Name: Michelle Gee Major: Master of Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: GSWA, APISWA Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I studied Child and Family Development at SDSU for my undergraduate degree.  I loved the school and the area, so when I was applying […]

Student Name: Devyn Elizabeth Brown Major: Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: Undergraduate Social Work Association Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? Making a difference in someone’s life has always been a passion of mine. I have always had the desire to go into a […]

Student Name: Daniel Bernal Major: Masters in Social Work Student Organization Affiliation: Title IVE Graduation Year: 2018 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? My personal experience with SDSU helped make my decision to enroll for my Masters. I completed my Bachelor’s in Social work at SDSU and […]

This month’s spotlight features our top two graduating students, from our BA programs and MSW program. Congratulations to you both! Student Name: Michelle Mullen Major: Gerontology Graduation Year: 2016 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? When I learned about Gerontology as a major, I knew this was […]

Name: Briana Barajas Major: Social Work, Direct-Practice Concentration Graduation Year: 2017 What made you decide to enroll in the School of Social Work at SDSU? I have always had a passion for helping and advocating for others, so my path into social work was sort of a natural transition from my background in psychology. There […]