Alumni Association Board

The BUSSW Alumni Association Board is the governing body of the School’s Alumni Association and includes members from 17 chapters covering 22 states, the District of Columbia, Eastern Canada, and Europe.

Angela Yarde (SSW ’97) is president and Kristina Whiton-O’Brien (SSW ‘95) is vice president. Past president Dan Do (SSW ‘13, SPH ‘14, SSW ‘24) continues to serve as a steering committee member.

Alumni chapter representatives are available to talk with fellow alumni, current students, and prospective students interested in graduate education at BUSSW. For further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the BUSSW alumni relations office at 617-353-3750 or email sswalum@bu.edu.

Join the Alumni Board!

Calling all BUSSW alumni! Are you passionate about the future of BUSSW? Do you want to be at the forefront of change and progress? We’re looking for visionaries like you to join the BUSSW Alumni Board! This is your chance to make your voice heard and contribute to strategic initiatives that will shape our alma mater’s path forward.

With our new leadership team, we are forming new committees focused on fostering diverse representation and insights. Your experiences, ideas, and leadership can help us drive meaningful impact.

Don’t just witness change, lead it with us! 
APPLY NOW and be part of a community that values your unique perspective and commitment. Help us build a stronger, more inclusive BUSSW for generations to come!  To apply, please email Malaka Mims at malaka1@bu.edu.

BUSSW Alumni Association Board Committees

Nomination Committee (Chair: Michael Novack)

Admissions Committee (Chair: Jasmin Choi)

Mentoring Committee (Chair: Jasmin Choi)

Curriculum Committee (Chair: Scott Munger

Marketing/Communications Committee (Chair: Malaka Mims)

Development/Scholarship Committee (Chair: Dorothy Bergold)

Equity and Inclusion Committee (Chair pending)

Awards/Special Events Committee: (Co-Chairs: Angela Yarde & Kristina Whiton-O’Brien)