The Graduate Student Social Work Association (GSSWA) works to be a voice for all master’s level social work students. Current social work graduate students are automatically members of this organization once admitted as a part-time or full-time MSW student. GSSWA officers are elected annually by the graduate student body at the end of the previous spring semester. The association determines its goals and priorities at the start of each school year.

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

Get Involved

2025–2026 GSSWA Officers

• President: Sara Hipps
• Vice President & Secretary: Lyzbeth Pina
• Chief Financial Officer: Alexis Mia Benavidez
• Global Representative: Lorena Valencia Parra
• Latin American Council Representative: Open

Faculty Liaison: Angelina Valdespino