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School of Social Work Alumni

The School of Social Work at UTA has made a lasting impact on the lives of our graduates, with more than 12,000 alumni continuing to play a vital role in shaping our school’s future. The School of Social Work is dedicated to keeping our Social Work Mavericks connected through meaningful events, activities, and opportunities to engage. Stay involved, celebrate your journey, and continue making a difference with your Forever Maverick family.

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Featured Alumni

'15 BSW Alumna -

Ashley Finley

Ashley Finley's work bridges social work, education, and child psychology to help professionals move beyond deficit-based models.

Ashley Finley

'97 MSSW Alumnus -

Toby Owen

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

Toby Owen

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Darlene Santee

University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work Manager for Recruiting and Admissions

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Adam Powell

United Way of Tarrant County President and CEO

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Tiffany Tate

CEO of The Family Place

'01 MSW Alumnus -

Michael Guinn

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

Michael Guinn

BSW and MSW Alumnus -

Gene Gamez

General Counsel for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

'19 MSW Alumna -

Lindsay Malhotra

From that first day, UTA felt like home. The diversity, the friendships, the professors who cared it was everything I hoped college would be.

Lindsay Malhotra

'14 MSW Alumna -

LaTasha Williams

LaTasha Williams

'94 MSSW Alumna -

Carol Klocek

For Carol Klocek, social work has always been about creating stability, dignity, and generational change for families navigating poverty.

Carol Klocek