Graduate success

Many Northwestern social work graduates have earned a Master of Social Work degree and are working in areas like child welfare, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, family services, gerontology, juvenile court and mental health. They have successful careers and lead faithful lives.

Recent graduates

Ashley Anderson '12
Associate residential/lead instructor, Hope Haven
Orange City, IA


Audra Van De Berg '12
Shelter coordinator, Family Crisis Centers
Sioux Center, IA


Casey Stephan '12
Direct support specialist, Hiawatha Homes
Rochester, MN


Emily Fischer '12
Activity director, Orange City Area Health System - Heritage House
Orange City, IA


Greta Floding '12
Comprehensive case risk manager, Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Chicago, IL


Hannah Aguilera '12
Foster care case manager, Bethany Christian Services
Holland, MI


Kylie Underwood '12
Social work master's student, University of Nebraska
Omaha, NE


Nathan Kuik '12
M.S.W. student, University of Washington
Seattle, WA


Derek Hanisch '11
Case manager, Spectrum Community Mental Health
Eden Prairie, MN


Hannah Schouten '11
Hospice care worker, Regional Medical Center
Huron, SD