The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work Board of Visitors unanimously selected Ada Deer, BSW ’57, as this year’s recipient of the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award at their meeting over homecoming last week in Madison. The award is given annually to an outstanding graduate of the school who has made significant contributions to social work, …
Many school alums, former faculty and colleagues have found memories of working with, and learning from, Professor Vivian Wood. Focusing her scholarship, teaching and service in the areas of aging and advocacy for women, Vivian’s contributions were many during the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. What many may not know about Vivian was her service in …
Edith Lewis, PhD ’85, received the 2022 Alexis J. Walker Lifetime Achievement Award from the Feminism and Family Science Section of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Dr. Lewis is a Professor Emerita of Social Work and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan. Her primary research interests include methods used by women of color …
Stanley Witkin, MSW ’74, PhD 76, is a retired professor emeritus of social work at the University of Vermont. After a career of academic publishing, his first novel, Finding Lenny, (Barrington Pub.) was just published (available on Amazon and other online book retailers). The book tells a story about a retired social work professor coming …
In her 17th year as the owner/artisan of Earth Art Studio, a craft boutique in Door County, Wisconsin, Pam Banker reflected on how her journey evolved following her social work education and practice experience. After graduating with her MSSW degree, Pam opened a career counseling and psychotherapy practice in Madison. There she focused on, “helping …
Alan Goldberg, MSSW ’77 and Kay Udey, BSW 77, MSSW ‘82 Alan and Kay were in the same field unit in the mid 1970’s. They were focusing on aging and have found memories of their field work faculty member, Merle Schwei. Kay quipped that though it was a small group, Alan didn’t seem to notice …
Growing up with a brother with autism, Zach Lillo explains, “it has been a passion of mine to work in disability services for as along as I can remember.” During his BSW program he chose to work with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) in their Support Broker division. He credits his field instructors Josh Lapin and …
Lisa Imhoff, MSW ’05, was named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders by Madison 365. Lisa is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Pharmacy. She is also a licensed therapist and social worker providing services through Evolve Wellness and Consulting. Prior to joining the School …
“Since I was young, I can remember always loving horses,” explains Laura Mengars, MSW ’13. A psychotherapist, this year Laura has taken that passion to found “Healing in Rhythm,” an equine-assisted therapy practice specializing in trauma, substance abuse, and other mental health challenges. While many people are familiar with using dogs as service and therapy …
Aubrey D. Johnson, MSW ’15, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2022. According to her obituary, “Memorials, including in lieu of flowers may be made to’Madison Journey Mental Health,’ ‘The Madison Rape Crisis Center,’ or ‘Moose Charities – The Wisconsin Home.’ Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.” Her full obituary is here.