Category: Alumni Feature

Social Work Interns Tackle Community Needs

Congratulations to Cara Hernandez ’12, graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, for being recognized as a Young Professional 2023 by the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. Cara is the Director of Meals on Wheels, serving Benton and Franklin Counties.  Cara also serves on the EWU Alumni Association Board of Directors.  To learn…

by Mya Brossoit Nicholas “Nick” Mehrnoosh, MS Psychology ‘22, an adjunct faculty member for the School of  Psychology, participated in a guest presentation for Stroke Community Day at Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute on May 18th. His presentation was titled, “Cultivating Self-Compassion and Resilience Post-Stroke.”  Amanda Smith-Treadwell, Senior Speech Language Pathologist with St. Luke’s, writes…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Psychology Alumna, Heather Morris Tuip. Heather graduated from Eastern in 2022 with her Bachelor’s degree. She majored in Psychology and minored in Communications while attending college and is now pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology from Antioch University in Seattle.…

Master of Social Work alum Heather Zorrozua ’11, a Counselor at Cheney Middle School, who completed the School of Education’s Principal Certificate this year, has been named Assistant Principal starting in the fall. When asked how her academic program prepared her for her career, Heather states that: The well-rounded knowledge from the MSW program gave…

Congratulations to Rayanna Tensley, a graduate of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Eastern, who received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) WA Chapter! Rayanna was recognized in March during Social Work Month.  The NASW Chapter Update letter states that, “This year’s Social Work Month theme…

by Mya Brossoit Shanna Porter, a 2015 graduate of the EWU Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has successfully lobbied for the coverage of hearing instruments/aids by medical insurance, with the passing of House Bill 1222 in the Washington State Legislature, requiring coverage for hearing instruments. When asked why she chose to get involved with…

The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Business Alumna, Sophia Vrieling. Sophia received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Systems and Analytics from Eastern Washington University in June of 2022.  She was also the recipient of the Frances B. Huston Award, which honors graduating seniors who display outstanding academic achievement, intentional…

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is proud to recognize EWU School of Psychology and School of Social Work Alumna, Azra Grudic. In 2006, Azra graduated from Eastern with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and returned to complete her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 2008. She current works as a School…

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