About Phi Alpha
A group of undergraduate social work students at Michigan State University developed the concept of a national social work honor society in 1960. Several schools with local chapters came together to form a national committee and develop a constitution and other administrative matters. The name Phi Alpha was adopted from the local chapter existing at Florida State University.
The constitution and formal organization were completed in 1962, and six chapters qualified to become “charter chapters.” The charter chapters were Florida State University, Michigan State University, Ohio North University, Central State College, University of Dayton and the University of Tennessee. Over 450 chapters are now in existence, and the addition of new chapters is continuing.
Phi Alpha offers membership to social work students, faculty and practitioners. Each chapter is free to develop a program to meet local needs. The National Council of Phi Alpha, the organization’s policymaking body, meets once a year at the Council of Social Work Education’s (CSWE’s) annual program meeting conference. Each chapter has one voting representative on the national council.
Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work Students
Caroline Allison
Claire Adele Armstrong
Laura Bollier
Hope Davis
Breann Ellis
Christina Fuentes
Erin E. Gallagher
Sarai Goodwin
Leia Gross
Julie R. Harrison
Taylor Hawkins
Jasmine Renee Hudson
Mariam Johnson
Kara Darby Doris Kaufman
Cody Rae Kedy
Ayana King
Sri Ranga Aruna Kodakalla
Kim Koger
Samantha Leaupepe
Alleena McMillan
Iris McNeil
Joshua Morris
Erika Piczon
Mary Purvis
Robyn Ratzan
Tammy Rogers
Kara E. Schneider
Tiffany Lea Sersen
Christopher Shepperd
Hannah Skudlarek
Erin Trimmer
Karen Chervenak Weaver
Kamryn Williams
Misgana Yihunie
Phi Alpha National Honor Society
Honorary Member
Ieesah Ramsey, Ph.D.
School of Social Work Awards
Black
History in the Making
Reem Shawkat
David N. Saunders Legislative Internship Fund
Cardamom Beloin
Elaine Z. Rothenberg Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sarai Goodwin
Mandy Odom
Rose Miola
School of Social Work Social Justice Award
Colleen Diep
Briany Cruz
Reem Shawkat
School of Social Work Service and Leadership Award
• Jenée Lee, Ph.D. Program
• Erin Trimmer, M.S.W. Program
• Misgana Yihunie, B.S.W. Program
• Walker Beeton, MSWSA president
• Halle Crider, MSWSA treasurer
• Katelyn Kelly, MSWSA vice president
• Joey Kniceley, BSWSA president
• Julia Stodard, BSWSA vice president
• Elena Diaz, BSWSA treasurer
• Autumn Matusiak, BSWSA secretary
• Dija Ndiaye, BSWSA outreach & engagement officer
• Laila McGlone, BSWSA volunteer experience manager
• Sebastian Berger, ABSW president
• Sarai Goodwin, ABSW secretary
• Hilda Quansah, ABSW treasurer
• Kwame Walker, ABWS vice president
• Reem Shawkat, RAACE
• Sarai Goodwin, RAACE
• Katie Kim, RAACE
• Sarah Ballou, front desk assistant
• Sam Khan, front desk assistant
• Makaili Joseph, front desk assistant
• Laila McGlone, front desk assistant
• Miracle Harrison, student ambassador
• Macy Peyton, student ambassador
Student Field Impact
Award
Christopher Barrett
Michael Verner
Scholarships
Anne Fischer
Scholarship Fund in the School of Social Work
Blair Bartlam
Ben Duck
Jasmine Hudson
Taylor Medley
Bill and Sherry Peterson Scholarship
Sara Cochran
Bob Green Research Fund
Matthew Morgan
Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Fund
Josselyn Valenzuela
Don L. Bradley Endowed Scholarship
Jlamie Pyles
Dr. David P. Beverly Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kelsey Fastabend
Christopher Shepperd
Dr. Marilyn A.
Biggerstaff Fund for Doctoral Student Research
Reem Shawkat
Dr. Marjorie A. Stuckle
Endowed Scholarship
Kimberly Fryer
Drs. Rosemary & David
Farmer Public Mental
Health Scholarship
Michael Verner
Economic Justice Scholarship
Su Jung Park
Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. Scholarship
Mariam Johnson
Frank and Patricia
Baskind Scholarship
Dakota Robinson
Reem Shawkat
Kamryn Williams
Fostering Success Scholarship
Heather Austin
Sarai Goodwin
Mariam Johnson
Hurtado Family
Endowed Scholarship
Sarai Goodwin
Joanne Kerbs
Caramanica Scholarship
Michelle Diaz
Kimberly Fryer
Laura Longhine
Judy M. Thomas “Dr.
T.” B.S.W. Scholarship
Sarai Goodwin
Cait Parker
Kimberly K. Giancaspro Scholarship
Kelci Straka-Mai
Martin S. Schwartz Scholarship
Rachel Owens
Mary Dotson and Charles Lane
Cartledge IV Endowed Scholarship
Kevonda Tillman
Mel C. Whipple Scholarship
Mia Milligan
Pamela B. Nystrom Memorial Scholarship Fund
Todd Farschon
Kamryn Williams
Peace and Justice Scholarship
Walker Beeton
Rachel Wilkerson
Memorial Scholarship
Mallory Maycock
David Parker
Rick and Brenda Faulkner Scholarship
Heather Austin
Kimberly Carter
Samantha Lichtenstein
Kamryn Williams
Rosa Jimenez-Vazquez
Adelante Scholarship: Sirviendo la Comunidad
Hispana
Michelle Diaz
Betty McMenamy
Stephen and Patti Frankel Scholarship
Frank Gragnano
Social Work Administration, Planning, and Policy Practice Scholarship Fund
Kelsey Fastabend
Jlamie Pyles
Christopher Shepperd
Thomas Carlton
Memorial Fund
Isobel O’Hare
Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship
Sarai Goodwin
Hilda Quansah
William Randolp Hearst
Endowed Scholarship for Social Workers in Aging
Megan Mann
Katie Sokol
Michael Verner
