Alumni
Each year the School of Social Work honors alumni who have made significant contributions to their community. In November, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends came together to celebrate the newest cohort of Alumni Awards recipients.
Congratulations again to our 2025 Alumni Award recipients!
Distinguished Alumni Award
David C. Droppa (MSW ‘67)
Professor of Social Work & Director, Social Work Program, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Jonathan B. Singer (PhD ‘09)
Professor of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago
Advancing Excellence Award
Aerion Abney (MSW ’12)
Pennsylvania State Representative, 19th District
Advancing Excellence Award
Anitra J. Green (MSW ‘99)
Founder and Owner, Taylormade Behavioral Health Solutions
School of Social Work Service Award
LeeAnn Guido (MSW ‘03)
School Social Worker, Shaler Area School District
School of Social Work Service Award
Linda E. Lese (MSW ‘84)
Rehabilitation Expert/Discharge Plan Manager, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Rising Star Award
Molly Updegrove (MSW ‘21)
Director of Operations/Deputy Director of Programs, ReImagine Appalachia
Do you know a Pitt Social Work alum who is making an impact in the field at a local, regional, national, or international level? Click here to learn more about categories and nominate an alum for the 2026 Awards.