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G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship Program

G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship Program

G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship Program

The G.R.O.W.I.N.G. (Guidance, Relationships, Occupational Wisdom, Intentional, Nurturing Group) Mentorship Program is a semester-long experience consisting of three virtual group mentoring sessions.

Interested in Connecting with Professors and Social Work Professionals Beyond the Classroom?

Have you ever wanted to connect with a professor or alum on a deeper level? Curious about their journey, experiences outside the classroom, and what led them to their career? Are you curious about where graduates of our programs are today? Are you seeking career insights, mentorship, and an opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting? If so, we invite you to join our new mentorship program.

What is G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship?

The G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship Program builds on the success of our Micro-Mentorship Program, where students and faculty shared overwhelmingly positive experiences and asked for more opportunities to connect. Students will participate in three 75-minute small-group mentoring sessions (groups of no more than 10 students) and may select their mentor group on a first-come, first-served basis. These relaxed, supportive conversations provide space to discuss academic experiences, career goals, interests, and challenges without the pressure of grading or evaluation.

Why Participate?

The G.R.O.W.I.N.G. Mentorship Program creates meaningful opportunities to build relationships, learn from one another, and strengthen your connection to the school. Through shared experiences and thoughtful conversation, participants gain valuable career insights, build professional relationships, and strengthen our academic community.

Ready to join a conversation?

Explore below the faculty members and alumni participating in the program this semester. Click on the faculty member or alumni name to learn more, then sign up for the one that interests you the most. A calendar invite will be provided to registered participants prior to the first session, including a Zoom link.

Prior to the first session, all students are invited to sign up for any faculty member or alumni group they would like, as long as there are spots remaining. 

By signing up, mentees are committing to participate in all three sessions.

 

We look forward to seeing you!

Sara Jimenez McSweyn 54
Sara Jimenez McSweyn
Senior Lecturer

Prof. McSweyn specializes in MSW curriculum development, social justice, and practice with marginalized, immigrant, and migrant communities in the U.S. and globally.

Monday, September 28, 11:00am-12:15pm PDT
Monday, October 26, 11:00am-12:15pm PDT
Monday, November 16, 11:00am-12:15pm PST
 

Ian Holloway 54
Ian Holloway
Visiting Professor

Prof. Holloway specializes in LGBTQ+ and public mental health, HIV and sexual-health prevention, clinical social work, digital health, and research and career development.

Tuesday, September 22, 4:00pm-5:15pm PDT
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00pm-5:15pm PDT
Tuesday, November 10, 4:00pm-5:15pm PST
 

Sara Schwartz 54
Sara Schwartz
Associate Teaching Professor

Prof. Schwartz specializes in philanthropy, grantmaking and grant writing, community-engaged research, interdisciplinary scholarship in social work and visual anthropology, and archival research.

Wednesday, September 23, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Wednesday, November 18, 12:00pm-1:15pm PST
 

Jennifer Lewis 54
Jennifer Lewis
Teaching Professor

Prof. Lewis specializes in organizational and administrative leadership, suicide prevention, and chronic disease management.

Thursday, September 24, 10:00am-11:15am PDT
Thursday, October 15, 10:00am-11:15am PDT
Thursday, November 12, 10:00am-11:15am PST
 

Christina Rheingold 54
Christina Rheingold
Assistant Teaching Professor

Prof. Rheingold specializes in micro-, mezzo-, and macro-level social work with unhoused individuals and families, as well as military-affiliated populations.

Thursday, September 24, 10:00am-11:15am PDT
Thursday, October 15, 10:00am-11:15am PDT
Thursday, November 12, 10:00am-11:15am PST

 

Omar Lopez 54
Omar López
Teaching Professor*

Prof. López specializes in workforce development through grant-funded initiatives, social work in athletics, leadership, and public child welfare.

Thursday, September 24, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Thursday, October 22, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Thursday, November 12, 12:00pm-1:15pm PST

*The focus of this mentorship group will be on BSW student experiences.
 

Estela Andujo 54
Estela Andujo
Associate Teaching Professor

Prof. Andujo specializes in clinical social work practice and licensure, trauma-informed expressive arts and evidence-based therapies, and post-MSW professional development.

Friday, September 18, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Friday, October 16, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Friday, November 13, 12:00pm-1:15pm PST
 

Jessica Munoz 54
Jessica Munoz
LCSW, Alum

Jessica Munoz specializes in trauma-informed clinical social work, supporting survivors of violence and immigration-related trauma, with expertise in advocacy, supervision, forensic mental health, and bilingual English-Spanish care.

Tuesday, September 22, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 12:00pm-1:15pm PDT
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00pm-1:15pm PST
 

Tedman Cheung 54
Tedman Cheung
LCSW, Alum

Tedman Cheung specializes in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention for justice-impacted individuals, including those navigating reentry and co-occurring behavioral health needs.

Tuesday, September 22, 11:00am-12:15pm PDT
Tuesday, October 13, 11:00am-12:15pm PDT
Tuesday, November 10, 11:00am-12:15pm PST
 

Martin Lasa 54
Martin Lasa
ACSW, Alum

Martin Lasa specializes in mental health, psychodynamic psychotherapy, addiction and recovery, grief and end-of-life care, relationships, identity, and clinical career development.

Friday, September 18, 10:30am-11:45am PDT
Friday, October 16, 10:30am-11:45am PDT
Friday, November 13, 10:30am-11:45am PST