School of Social Work Alumni
The School of Social Work has produced graduates who are making significant contributions in academia and other settings. A number of their accomplishments are highlighted below.
| Student Alumnus | Year Graduated | Current Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Freddie Avant | PhD-2006 | Assoc. Dean-Stephen F. Austin University |
| Dwayne Buckingham | BSW-1996 | Owner & President, Real Horizons Consulting |
| Renee Clark | MSW-1999 | CFO (Advance Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.) |
| Dr. Regina Curry | MSW-2006 | Mitigation Spec./MS Office of Capital Defense (Retired) |
| Michael Dottorey | BSW-1979 | Asst. Football Coach, NW Community College |
| Billy Foster | BSW-1976 | Owner, Another Chance Enterprise |
| Elleaner Harris | MSW-1999 | Elleaner Harris LCSW, LLC Counseling |
| Dr. Carolyn Hester | PhD-2007 | Dean, Professional Studies, Grambling State University |
| LeJune Johnson | MSW-2008 | Owner, Therapy PLUS, LLC |
| Schantate Johnson-Bickham | MSW-1999 | CEO, Advance Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. |
| Regina Lacking | MSW-2015 | Regional Director MS Child Protection Serv. |
| Angela Lambert-Wright | MSW-2012 BSW-2010 | Chief Executive Director (Harmony Court) |
| Dr. Glenell Lee-Pruitt | PhD-2006 | Provost – Jarvis Christian College |
| Dr. Timothy Neyland | MSW-2001, PhD-2014 | Director of Mental Health+/VA Medical Center |
| Dr. Jenny Savage | PhD-2004 | Associate Professor, Jacksonville State Univ. |
| Dr. Mary Sims-Johnson | PhD-2003 | Executive Dir. (Madison County Citizens Services) |
| Dr. George Smith | PhD-2001 | President/CEO, Smith & Smith Associates |
| Roy Thomas | BSW-1984 | Director/Stephens & Associates, LLC |
| Monica Turner | MSW-2005, BSW-2003 | Owner/CEO Integrative Therapeutic Serv, Inc. |
| Dr. Tamara Pace-Glover | PhD-2017 | Assistant Professor, Social Work, Arkansas State University |
Alumni Spotlights
Dr. Jenny Savage
Dr. Jenny Savage earned her Ph.D. in Social Work in 2003.
Dr. Tabitha Brookins
Dr. Brookins earned her Ph.D. in Social Work in 2016. She is an assistant professor of social work at Alabama State University in Montgomery.
Dr. Katina Lang Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey earned her Ph.D. in Social Work in 2016. She is currently an assistant professor of social work at Alabama A&M University.
Regina Lacking
Regina Lacking, (MSW, 2015) is the regional director for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services for Hinds and Warren counties.
Angela Wright
Angela Wright, (MSW, 2012) is the executive director of Harmony Court Assisted Living, a facility in Jackson, MS that serves elderly dependent and independent individuals.
Schantate Johnson-Bickham & Renee Clark
Schantate Johnson-Bickham, LMSW (MSW ’99) is the Chief Executive Officer of Advance Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. in Snellville, Geogia (left). Renee Clark (MSW ’99) is the Chief Operating Officer of Advance Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.
Shirley Danzy
Shirley Danzy (BSW ’90) is an automotive production supervisor at Nissan North America in Canton, MS and is currently a doctoral student in social work at Jackson State University.
LTC Dexter Brookins
LTC Dexter Brookins (BSW ’96) is a force protection plans officer for the United States Army. He is currently retired from military service.
Dwight Buckingham
Dwight Buckingham (BSW ’96) is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of R.E.A.L. Horizons Consulting Service, LLC, in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Research
The School of Social Work houses the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute.
Want to learn more? Click below to view our program.
Mississippi Child Welfare InstituteResources
BSW Admissions
Curriculum Information
Field Practicum Application
Handbooks & Manuals
Licensure Information
Social Work Minor
Student Resources
Ready to Join?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2631. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
Apply NowContact
Location
Bachelor of Social Work Program: Main Campus- College of Business- 4th Floor
Graduate Programs: Universities Center- 3825 Ridgewood Road- Suite 3
Contact
Associate Dean’s Office (601) 979-8896
B.S.W. Program (601) 979-2631
M.S.W. & Ph. D. Programs (601) 979-8869
Get Social With Social Work!
