Conor Mullarkey

'21 MSW Alumnus
Conor Mullarkey is a University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work alumnus, and Program Director for the Human Service Provider Associate Degree of Applied Science and the Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate programs at Weatherford College.

For Conor Mullarkey, pursuing social work at The University of Texas at Arlington was more than earning a degree.

Adam McCormick

'09 PhD Alumnus
Dr. Adam McCormick ('09 PhD) is a professor of social work at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas

A nationally recognized educator and speaker, his work explores childhood trauma, burnout, authenticity, masculinity and the emotional lives of helping professionals.

Toby Owen

'97 MSSW Alumnus
Chief Executive Officer of Presbyterian Night Shelter

Toby Owen has made a lasting impact on efforts to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness across North Texas.

Michael Guinn

'01 MSW Alumnus
Published poet, Award-winning actor, International Spoken Word Champion, Motivational speaker, and Housing coach at TRAC

For Michael Guinn, the path to social work has always been about purpose, healing, and the transformative power of human connection.

Lindsay Malhotra

'19 MSW Alumna
Director of Outpatient Services at Nexus Family Recovery Center in East Dallas

UTA taught me how to network, how to advocate, and how to be a resource broker.

Adam Powell

United Way of Tarrant County new president and CEO

United Way of Tarrant County’s board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of Adam Powell as UWTC’s new president and CEO effective January 13, 2025.

Ashley Swain

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and UTA BSW & MSW graduate

She gained her experience working at Children’s Health, Medical City Healthcare, Parkland Hospital Texas Dept of Family and Protective Services, MHMR, and New Horizons Ranch and Center.

Leslee Matthews

Lawyer and UTA MSW graduate

Leslee Matthews - speaks to Social Work and broader but connected field of law and domestic violence awareness

The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to alleviating domestic abuse in Hawaii, welcomes attorney and social worker Leslee Matthews of Maui, as its vice president of legal services.

Ashley O. Brundage

CEO OF DALLAS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Ashley O. Brundage said working on housing and homelessness “can definitely feel like you’re beating your head against a wall sometimes.” But that won't slow her down as she takes on her new role as CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.

Gene Gamez

GENERAL COUNSEL, DART

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has selected Gene Gamez as the agency’s new General Counsel.  Gamez graduated from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Shannon Sliva

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Shannon Sliva is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver, where she conducts national and local research on the impacts of sentencing and correctional policy with an emphasis on restorative and transformative justice solutions. Dr. Sliva tracks state-level restorative justice legislation across the U.S., and is currently partnering with Colorado practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to document the impacts of leading-edge restorative justice laws and develop recommendations for policy transfer.

Angelo McClain

NASW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

On March 7, 2013, the National Association of Social Workers named Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW its new Chief Executive Officer to lead efforts that grow and support the social work profession in the United States. Dr. McClain joins NASW after serving six years as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, a position appointed by Governor Deval Patrick. While there, he oversaw a budget of $850 million and a workforce of 3,500 employees to address reports of abuse and neglect for the state’s most vulnerable children, partnering with families to help them better nurture and protect their children.

Jonathan R Beard

Senior Project Manager with the Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training at the University of Washington Founder, Progressive Strategies

Jonathan R. Beard holds a Master of Science in Social Work degree (1989) from the University of Texas at Arlington with dual concentrations in mental health and administration and planning. He is a Washington State Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and also holds the credential of Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner as issued by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.