Alumni

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

‘Social Work Chose Me,’ Says Deborah Keyser, Who Then Chose—and Fell in Love with—Child Welfare

August 1, 2018
The energetic LA DCFS supervisor continues to widen and diversify her knowledge and experience, from serving as a CPM Coach Developer to being a field instructor

Vanessa Frando Was One of the First Graduates of CSU, Bakersfield’s Part-Time MSW Program

June 4, 2018
At first, the Kern County Human Services Program Director worried about her longevity in the field, but 19 years later, she's still here

Daniel Wilson Helps to Improve Lives Both as Social Worker and Change Leader

February 12, 2018
He finds fulfillment both as a manager in the Critical Incident and Oversight Support Unit at CDSS and as an advocate bringing people together to create change

Jamie St. John Is Devoted to Cultivating Healing Therapeutic Relationships

December 1, 2017
This substance abuse therapist has found it both an honor and a challenge working with an all-women's addiction program