UAA alumna publishes research on impacts of mining on mental health
2026 Master of Social Work alumna Marie Fudge published capstone research project exploring the impacts of mining on the mental health of individuals in Interior Alaska.
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Alumni Spotlight: Serena Nesteby
Alumni Serena Nesteby was recognized with Alaska's 2023 40 under 40 award. She's currently an Advancement Officer at Iḷisaġvik College and said UAA's School of Social Work set the foundation for her career. "I’ve always wanted to be in a profession that helps others. I knew during the Introduction to Social Work course that it was the right field for me."
Social work alumni Amanda Metivier appointed Child Welfare Academy director
The University of Alaska Anchorage Child Welfare Academy has named Amanda Metivier its new director.
MSW alumni Kim Kovol appointed acting DFCS commissioner
UAA Master of Social Work alumni Kim Kovol recently was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.
Oregon leader will use her own refugee experience to guide changes in state programs
MSW alumni Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie was featured in an Oregon Capital Chronicle article about her efforts to use her own refugee experience to guide changes in state programs. The new director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement wants to build bridges between state agencies and the people they are supposed to serve.
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