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  1. Professor of Social Work Johnnie Hamilton-Mason
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Hamilton-Mason Honored by Haymarket People’s Fund

    The Haymarket People's Fund has described Professor Johnnie Hamilton-Mason as “an interdisciplinary researcher” and honored her for her work in support of the Fund.

  2. Pride Flag flying with MA state flag in front of Simmons MCB
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Gary Bailey Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth

    According to the Mass.gov press release, this event “was a testament to the unwavering commitment of all involved to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for young people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.”

  3. The waiting room of an overdose prevention center in New York City
    Faculty Spotlight

    Advancing Harm Reduction: The Case for Overdose Prevention Centers

    A conversation with Jeffrey Steen, Assistant Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work.

  4. A close up of the United States on a globe with a variety of push pins marking different locations
    Faculty Spotlight

    Exploring Immigrant Stories: Being, Longing, Surviving and Thriving

    A conversation with Hugo Kamya, Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work and Associate Director of the Center for Innovation in Clinical Social Work.

  5. A close-up image of two sets of hands clasping together
    Faculty Spotlight

    Voices of Resilience: Exploring Psychological Clubhouses and Older Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses

    A conversation with Lydia Ogden, Associate Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Innovation in Clinical Social Work.

  6. Olivia Montgomery giving virtual testimony to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in the Massachusetts Legislature
    Faculty Spotlight

    Associate Professor of Social Work Olivia Montgomery Promotes Fat Liberation

    In December of 2023, Simmons School of Social Work Associate Professor Olivia Montgomery offered virtual testimony in support of a bill prohibiting body size discrimination. In a presentation to the Simmons community in February, Montgomery offered an introduction to Fat Liberation in Social Work, examining the root causes of anti-fatness and its widespread consequences.

  7. Dr. Michael C. LaSala
    Faculty Spotlight

    School of Social Work Dean Among Most Impactful Contributors

    School of Social Work Dean Michael LaSala was included in the 100 Most Impactful Global Contributors to Social Work Publications, a list published by Sage Journals.

  8. Eli Lorenzo
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Serving Those Who Served: Eli Lorenzo's Dedication to Veteran Care

    Eliezer “Eli” Lorenzo ’23MSW is a case manager for a new practice framework at VA Boston Health Care called Care Coordination and Integrated Case Management (CCICM). Through phone calls and home visits, Lorenzo reaches out to veterans who have a...

  9. Anna Rodriguez
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Anna Rodriguez ’23MSW: Bridging Hearts and Minds as a Mental Health Therapist

    Anna Rodriguez is a mental health therapist at Cartwheel Care, a behavioral healthcare company that partners with K-12 schools to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

  10. Ilana Feldman ’23MSW
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Ilana Feldman ’23MSW: Empowering Communication and Connection with the Special Needs’ Population

    Ilana Feldman is a social worker in the Deafblind School at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts—the oldest school for the blind in the U.S.