SSW graduates are advocates and activists. They are passionate about finding practical ways to help others lead healthy lives. Simmons graduates pursue careers in every facet of community life — from mental health workers and family mediators, to community organizers, policy makers, and corporate executives. While their fields vary, they share the distinctive dedication and leadership necessary to achieve remarkable careers. Simmons faculty, students, and alumni participate in an active professional network, often leading to alumni-mentored field placements as well as research collaboration and career opportunities.
Carol Gomez, '07 M.S.W. / Certificate of Urban Leadership
Carol Gomez says her passion for raising awareness to social issues stems from her childhood. More...
Thom Harrigan, ACSW
Thom Harrigan is unapologetic when he says field work is the centerpiece of a Simmons School of Social Work education. "There are many things about Simmons that make it special, but it's our emphasis on clinical experience that distinguishes us." More...
Larry Higginbottom, '98 M.S.W.
Larry Higginbottom is a fan of C-SPAN. He's captivated by the cable channel that provides public access to the political process, but he's often frustrated by what he sees. More...
Dana Holley '78 M.S.W.
Dana Holley says she doesn't consider herself particularly charismatic, but she acknowledges that she is "persistent to the point of tenaciousness" when it comes to righting a wrong. More...
Hugo A. Kamya, Ph.D.
As a young man growing up in Uganda, East Africa, Hugo Kamya was a student at a time when students were persecuted, jailed, and even killed. More...
Matthew McCall, ’07 M.S.W. / Certificate of Urban Leadership
"When I learned that I had been selected by The Home to receive social work training with the Simmons School of Social Work, I couldn't have been happier. The school has an exceptional reputation," says Matthew McCall More...
Kathi Paige, ’04 M.S.W. / Certificate of Urban Leadership
Kathi Paige comes from a family of police officers, including a dad who retired as a police chief, so it's not surprising she ended up working with a police department. More...
Tien Ung, L.I.C.S.W., A.B.D.
Tien Ung was born in South Vietnam, attended high school in Italy, and went to college in the U.S. She speaks Vietnamese, Italian, and English. More...
