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My name is Shira Diamond (she/her), and I currently work as a Budget Analyst for the State of Maryland and as the Lead Administrator for Coastal Service Dogs. I majored in sociology to gain quantitative and qualitative skills while also allowing me to have an in-depth understanding of how human actions and beliefs are shaped by cultural and social influences. After graduating from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ, I earned a Master’s of Public Policy. Today, I still utilize the skills I learned as a sociology student to conduct analysis of current bills, analyze data sets, make data-driven decisions, and understand and meet the complex needs of stakeholders.  I believe that obtaining a sociology degree provides individuals with a variety of skills that can be utilized in a vast array of careers and can be particularly beneficial for people who are interested in building upon their degree either through additional degrees or with certifications.

My name is Shannon Terrell, and I work as a City Planner in an inner-ring suburb of the Denver Metro Area.  In my day to day, I deal with major social issues from equity to housing to homelessness (to name a few). I create local policy through planning documents, and I implement those plans through local, state, or federal funds or grant dollars, and partnerships with local service providers. I chose sociology because I was passionate about understanding complex community issues and I chose urban planning because I wanted to make a change in my local community through action.  Majoring in sociology has opened many opportunities for me in my career and I am thankful for that time at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ immensely. The faculty helped to shape the person I am and guided me in choosing the right career fit for me. 

My name is Jacob Cuyler, and I achieved my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology in 2023 and am currently working on a Master's in Historical Archaeology at the University of Iceland. My studies at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ have been immensely valuable to my academic career, leaving me well-prepared with hands-on archaeology experience and outstanding classroom instruction.  ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ has also let me plan research projects from scratch, carry them out to completion, and present my findings at public conferences. After I complete my master's, I plan on becoming an archaeologist for the US Army Corps of Engineers. 

I am Christen Broxson, MSW, and I'm currently employed as a Case Manager in the Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at UF Health. As a Case Manager and core member of the inpatient treatment team, I assist patients with developing and implementing safe discharge plans through assessments, continuous problem solving and patient advocacy practices. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's MSW program allowed me to build my foundational social work skills to enter a field I had no experience in with confidence and competency. I am forever grateful for the incredibly experienced and supportive faculty that allowed me to get where I am today (less than a year away from being an LCSW!).

My name is Lesley-Ann Vickerie, MSW, LCSW, and I am a Creative Therapist with Miami Speech Institute’s Art Therapy Program. I provide individual therapy to diverse population subgroups and assist them with finding healthy ways to communicate, process, and cope with life challenges. Being a part of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Social Work Cohort class of 2020 helped me to not only develop the skill set to strive as a Clinical Social Worker, but also develop the confidence to step out of the norm and merge my passion for creative expression into my interventions used as a therapist. Remember that social work is multifaceted, if you see a need, then make your own lane.