SSA Success Stories
Recent Alumni
- Ifrah Magan, AM '11
- Angela Bailey, AM '10
- Clifford Bersamira, AM '10
- Maddie Brigell, AM '10
- Tina Chen, AM '10
- Allison Hollander, AM '10
- Sarah Humpal, AM '10
- Amzie Moore, AM '10
- Emily Stolarick, AM '10
- James Miner, AM '09
- Melody Wilson, AM '09
Alumni Profiles by field of interest
Below are the profiles of SSA alumni organized by their interest and careers.
Academia
Children, Adolescents, and Families
Consulting and Human Resources
Healthcare, Community Health, and Advocacy
- Jacqueline Reed, SSA Alumna Jacqueline Reed helps bring promise the Austin neighborhood through the Westside Health Authority.
- Sandy Rubovits, at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, a variety of programs help patients and their families prepare for a longer life. Sandy Rubovitz is integral in this mission.
- Hazel Vespa, at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, a variety of programs help patients and their families prepare for a longer life. Hazel Vespa is at the forefront of that effort.
Education
Foundations and Philanthropy
- Evette Cardona, senior program officer for the prominent Chicago-based Polk Bros. Foundation, Evette Cardona is advancing both philanthropy and community activism.
International Social Work
- Jonathan Wildt, as he finds his place in the world of international aid, Jonathan provides a social work perspective in Darfur.
HIV Prevention/Treatment
International Social Work
Mental Health Services
Older Adults
Politics
Social Justice
Social Service Agencies
- Ann R. Alvarez, AM '76, as CEO of Casa Central, a Midwest Hispanic social service agency, has guided the agency to considerable success.
Violence Prevention and Interventions
- Abigail Erikson, combats violence against women and girls in two Burmese refugee camps.
Jelani McEwen
When Jelani McEwen begins his new job as Charter Support Manager of the Illinois Network of Charter Schools upon graduation from the School of Social Service Administration in June 2013, in some ways he will have come full circle.