distinguished alumni
Shirley Otis-Green and Alfonzo Thurman, received the Maurice O. Graff Distinguished Alumnus Award in May; it recognizes alums who have achieved honor and distinction with recognition and reputations that extend well beyond the immediate environments in which they live and work.
There till the end: Shirley Otis-Green, ’81 She’s there to advocate for those dealing with end-of-life issues. Shirley Otis-Green is nationally respected for contributing to better clinical social work standards. “She is a model of professionalism, integrity and commitment to social work, but more importantly to patient care,” says Betty Ferrell, research scientist with the City of Hope National Medical Center where Otis-Green works. “She is one of the most passionate and committed professionals I have ever known.” Otis-Green continues to hone skills to help others by working on a doctorate in palliative care at Lancaster (Great Britain) University.
Darryl Lipscomb received the Parker Multicultural Alumni Award in May; it recognizes outstanding multicultural graduates who have significantly contributed to or advanced multicultural understanding. 12 CAPSTONE Fall 2013
• Highly accomplished and internationally respected clinical social worker; expert on end-oflife care issues. • Recipient of national award for developing innovative and high quality healthcare training sessions. • Licensed clinical social worker and senior research specialist, Division of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, Calif. • Bachelor’s in social work, 1981; master’s from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1986.
A Respected Adviser: Darryl Lipscomb ’77 & ’82