Admissions Ambassadors
Silver Champions
Silver Champions is an ambassador program that connects prospective and newly admitted students with current MSW students or MSW alumni. Champions are volunteers who draw upon their experiences to highlight the opportunities and benefits of an NYU education. They have the necessary skills to help newly admitted and prospective students throughout the application process and serve as mentors.
Contact Us:
Breanna Drew
Admissions Recruitment Specialist
Admissions & Enrollment Services Office
1 Washington Square North, Room 102
New York, NY 10003
Email: silver.champions@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-5910
Connect with a Champion
If you are interested in getting in touch with one of our Silver Champions, please complete our matching tool, or email our program coordinator for more information.
Featured Silver Champions
Our Champions come from a variety of programs and are here to speak with you about their experiences at NYU Silver. If you would like to connect with a Champion, please send an email to silver.champions@nyu.edu.
Current MSW Students
Fauzia Choudhury, MSW ’23
Queens, NY | Two-Year Pathway
Pronouns: She/Her
Currently, I’m in my second year of the program. At the initial stage of undergraduate life, I was still figuring my career out. One thing I always knew was that I wanted to go to NYU. As cliché as it sounds, my heart always wanted to go to NYU. I am glad I chose NYU Silver. Since day one I have met so many wonderful professors and people here. I have always felt constant support from the Silver community and not to mention so many resources for the students. I am the first Muslim woman getting my Master’s Degree in my family. It is a big deal for me and my parents. Choosing NYU seemed to be the avenue that supported me achieving my goals and aspirations. If I have to be honest, not only have I chosen NYU Silver, but also NYU Silver has chosen me. It is safe to say ‘we are a match.’
Tania Hameed, MSW ’23
Houston, TX | Dual-Degree MSW/MPH
Pronouns: She/Her(s)
I chose to pursue my MSW at NYU Silver because of the talented and supportive faculty, as well as the breadth of diverse opportunities it offers. The professors at Silver are prominent leaders in their fields and are very welcoming when it comes to helping students find their niche. Coming from a diverse city like Houston, I also wanted to ensure I would be able to engage with diverse populations in a meaningful way. Silver's commitment to incorporating principles of social justice in both instruction and field placement made it the perfect fit for me.
Bethany Wright, MSW ’23
Charlotte, NC | Two-Year
Pronouns: She/Her
I chose to further my career by attending NYU Silver School of Social Work because of the diverse community and clinical experience. Being able to have direct experience working with individuals, families, and communities through field placements is a wonderful hands-on learning experience. NYU Silver School of Social Work offers both a macro and micro perspective on Social Work which is important to me. NYU Silver School of Social Work provides a perspective on social justice and policy which allows students to gain additional knowledge about the different areas of social work. NYU Silver School of Social Work also provides students with smaller class sizes which allows students to collaborate with their peers and professors. NYU Silver School of Social Work is an amazing program that prepares social work students for their future career in social work.
Recent Alumni
Karina Acevedo, MSW ’22
Los Angeles, CA | Advanced Standing
Pronouns: she/her/ella
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, until I moved to New York to pursue my Master of Social Work at NYU and continue my career in the city. Prior to attending NYU, I received my Bachelor of Social Work in 2019 and was working as a forensic mental health counselor in LA with clients on county probation who had co-occuring mental and substance use disorders.
During my time at NYU, I was a part of the Advanced Standing pathway and Co-Occuring Substance Use Disorder Focused Learning Opportunity (FLO). I was also a member of Silver's Latinx Social Work Student Organization (LSWSO).
Since graduating with my MSW, I have started working at Housing Works as the Behavioral Health Specialist for their Prevention Services. There I am providing support and trauma-informed care to clients receiving HIV/STI prevention and treatment, and/or related social services. I will also provide supervision for the outreach team and navigators in responding to clients’ mental health needs.
Genevieve Alexis, MSW ’22
Rockland County, NY | 16-Month Accelerated
Pronouns: she/her
I chose NYU Silver for a few reasons! I appreciated that the campus was close to my home and offered a 16-month program. I really appreciated that NYU Silver offers strong clinical training and I didn’t have to choose a concentration or track. Overall, it was what best fit my needs and I was able to continue to work while pursing my degree.
Jasmine Drew, MSW ’21
Westchester, NY | Two-Year
Pronouns: She/Her
After graduation in May 2021, I accepted a position as a Program Manager for the City of Jersey City, Division of Community Development. In that role, I created a Violence Prevention Program on behalf of Jersey City and managed three federal funding streams from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Currently, I am a Regional Program and Award Officer for the International Rescue Committee (IRC). I work collaboratively with 9 countries in the East Africa Region, assisting country offices with program management throughout the life of their award cycle. NYU Silver has contributed to my success in acknowledging the intersectionality between the macro, mezzo and micro levels in social work, especially within a clinically focused school. My research class, taught by Professor Maria Hernandez, allowed me to learn and understand how to design and develop a program- from understanding the ground level need, implementation, to assessments and evaluation. The clinical skills that I learned from Silver have also played a key factor in establishing and maintaining relationships with valuable stakeholders and most importantly, using advocacy tactics and self-centered approaches so that constituents feel seen and heard in macro spaces.
Amanda Durante, MSW ’20
Westfield, NJ | Advanced Standing
I am currently a long-term care social worker at a nursing home. I work closely with residents and families to ensure their safety and dignity at the facility. I have taken all the knowledge and experiences that NYU provided me and brought them into the workplace.
Ashley Rodriguez, MSW ’20
Stamford, CT | Two-Year
I am currently working for The Town of Greenwich in the Department of Human Services as a Human Service Provider. My role includes conducting intakes for new clients and assisting my current clients with making sure they are connected to every service they are eligible for. My education at NYU Silver has helped mold me into the social worker I am today. From the wide variety of classes that they had to offer to the connections I made with my internship placements, Silver helped get me to where I am today.