Graduate Student Social Work Association (GSSWA)

About GSSWA

The Graduate Student Social Work Association (GSSWA) works to be a voice for all master’s level social work students. Current MSW students are automatically members upon admission, whether part-time or full-time. Officers are elected annually by the graduate student body, and the association sets its goals and priorities at the start of each academic year.

Logo for NMSU GSSWA with the text “In Partnership with L.A.C” above a handshake icon.

Our Purpose

  • Promote supportive interaction among students, faculty, agencies, and the community.

  • Prepare graduate students for future roles as social planners and policy makers.

  • Provide a support network for MSW students.

  • Sponsor training and professional development opportunities.

Annual Activities

  • Student information sessions

  • Community service & outreach (on and off campus)

  • Student & faculty social gatherings

  • Planning the annual MSW Hooding Ceremony

  • Collaborative events with BSSWA

2025–2026 GSSWA Officers

Sara Hipps

President

shipps@nmsu.edu
Lyzbeth Pina

Vice President & Secretary

lyzbeth7@nmsu.edu
Alexis Mia Benavidez

Chief Financial Officer

alexisbe@nmsu.edu
Lorena Valencia Parra

Global Representative

lorvalen@nmsu.edu
Open

Latin American Council Representative

Angelina Valdespino

Faculty Liaison

amvaldez@nmsu.edu

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