Advocacy doesn’t always look like holding a megaphone or organizing a protest. For Serene Rahman, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Rutgers School of Social Work, it looks like a deep dive into inclusive research, heartfelt conversations, and building networks in places often overlooked. It looks like advocacy shaped by commitment and lived experience—and a refusal to let barriers dictate the depth or reach of one’s impact.
Rutgers School of Social Work is pleased to introduce this year’s Ph.D. program graduates. This distinguished group of scholars has completed rigorous academic and research training and is now poised to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of social work scholarship, policy, and practice.