Student & Alumni Testimonials
Our students and alumni are at the heart of our school. They use the skills learned from their advanced practice methods to create change in and out of the classroom. See what they have to say about their MSW experience.
MSW Students and Alumni
Karl Custer, MSW Alumnus
“I found an internationally-acclaimed university with staff who literally wrote the books that I will be studying. Wurzweiler for me was a very direct and current way to re-learn the whole systems of social work."
Joanna Greenberg, MSW Alumna
“What drew me to Wurzweiler is that we’re the only group work major in the country. I thought that I need to have that background and that foundation."
Rachel Peguero Jorge, MSW Alumna
"The support, guidance, and opportunities offered by Wurzweiler’s academics and staff demonstrate the sense of camaraderie and shared purpose within the social work community which is truly inspiring."
Taaliba Speede-Ince, MSW Alumna
"I'm passionate about my work, making a difference, creating equal opportunities, and advocating for those who are in difficult circumstances."
Hallie Rodney, MSW Alumna
"I am passionate about working with children, young adults and families. I am also highly involved in research exploring arts-based approaches, specifically digital storytelling…and how it provides people with creative and unique ways of expression."
Rena Khan, MSW Alumna
"The Trauma Informed Practice certificate has expanded my ability to understand and support individuals and communities dealing with trauma, and I'm looking forward to using this expertise and knowledge to make a meaningful difference in the field of social work."
Michal Greenberg-Cohen, MSW Alumna
"After moving from Israel to the US 13 years ago, I found my calling as a sexual educator. This journey inspired me to pursue an MSW degree at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, with an additional emphasis on the Trauma Informed Practice certificate."
Chanette Bovell
"Through my service with the Wurzweiler Care Café program and other community activities, I continue to develop skills which serve some of city's most vulnerable populations in areas such as domestic violence, child abuse and neglect."
PhD Students and Alumni
Allysha Bryant, MSW/PhD Student
“The faculty do so many things outside of just teaching — they consult on cases and do all these really wonderful powerful things that help to propel us forward as a nation."
Shoshana Schechter
Mavis Smith, LCSW, PhD Student, Anticipated Graduation ’27
DSW Students and Alumni
Ashley Baglieri, LCSW-R, CASAC
"I was looking for an education that would elevate my social work skills clinically, academically, and administratively. The DSW program at Wurzweiler is just that!"
Joseph McCarthy
Dominique Phinn
Karen White
Devorah Weinstein

