We encourage you to stay connected with the College of Social Work alumni community. Even if you live far from campus, you can stay involved by following us on social media, participating in professional development workshops streamed online and more.
Our more than 9,000 alumni contribute to the social work landscape worldwide through service and leadership. They are committed to public service in a variety of career opportunities, including health, migration, education, military and substance use disorders. We are also strengthened by alumni who serve as field instructors and workshop presenters for our continuing education programs.
The College of Social Work is dedicated to maintaining life-long relationships with our alumni. Whether mentoring future social work professionals or participating in our events, you are essential to the continued progress and success of our college community.
A native of Greenville, South Carolina, Garvin completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Winthrop University and then joined Teach for America. She recalls her experience teaching in Clarendon and Colleton Counties as being transformative.
LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Deflection), a new partnership between the West Columbia Police Department and the S.C. Department of Mental Health, is a community-based alternative to prosecution.
Alumna Averie Douglass rekindled her passion for horses during her graduate work at USC. After a break from riding, she discovered equine-assisted therapy, blending her love for horses with her social work studies.
Building and understanding community has motivated Jackie Whitmore since he was captivated by his grandmother’s family stories during his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina. It led him to a career in social work and fueled a passion for African American history in his home state.