Alumni

News items about CalSWEC Alumni.

Melinda Iremonger’s Experiences Have Given Her Varied Lenses to View—and ‘Make Real Changes’ in—Child Welfare

December 2, 2019
Her career includes direct service, policy development, teaching, and statewide training coordination

As Social Worker and Advocate, Former Foster Youth Jessica Chandler Is Part of the Change She Wanted to See

October 29, 2019
‘Working at DCFS has made me a better mother, sister, neighbor, and member of our society’

How Ian Yuan-Jian Bohannon Became a Mental Health Agent of Change

November 1, 2017
The MHSA Stipend grad has built a rewarding career and found joy in the challenges on the LA County DMH Psychiatric Mobile Response Team

Alumni Stories Archive

September 19, 2017
This archive page provides a link to past alumni stories.

Rikki House Credits Unique Internship for Her Current Position as CDSS Policy Analyst

May 20, 2019
Sacramento State IV-E alum manages to balance policy work with direct service

Former Foster Youth and CYC All-Star Aida Chavez Finds 'If You Believe in Yourself, Anything Is Possible'

July 25, 2019
This veteran social worker, who found her calling at Fresno County DSS when she was just 19, recently added MSW to her list of achievements

Yoonie Pomper’s ‘Obsession’ with Families Leads to a Perfect Fit as Child Welfare Social Worker

March 11, 2019
This San Jose State alum continues to support the IV-E program—as a field instructor, panelist interviewing stipend applicants, and program advisory member

Latishia S. Irving Earned Her Career-Enhancing MSW While Working Full Time

December 3, 2018
Today as a supervisor, she enjoys giving back, serving her community, and being an agent of change

Rosie I. Hernandez Realizes Her Goal of Supporting Vulnerable Latino Communities

January 22, 2018
With both an MSW and a BA in social welfare and Chicano Studies, she is the Bilingual Senior Child Welfare Worker—Court Officer at Marin County Children and Family Services

Social Work Remains William Wong’s Primary Identity Even as He Explores Its Many Dimensions

October 1, 2018
Initially uncertain about his career choice, he credits the Title IV-E Stipend Program for helping him discover his passion for child welfare