UTCSW Alumni are involved in enhancing the well-being of individuals in every sector of society. Our alumni work in hospitals and schools, lead non-profit organizations, run therapeutic practices, and advocate as community organizers. The Alumni Council at UTCSW was formed in the summer of 2021 in an effort to engage UTCSW alumni across the country. The council has been instrumental in supporting continuing education efforts of the CSW as well as engaging alumni in events across the state of Tennessee. We welcome any alumni to lend their voices and their social work expertise to help support the council’s efforts.

Outstanding Alumnus 2023

Jennifer Trail, MSSW, LAPSW

Class of 2014

Jen currently serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Strategic Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Health. She is a member of the Tennessee Public Health Association and a graduate of the Department of Health Commissioner’s Leadership Academy.

Jen has inspired at least one student to start her career with the public health department by reminding her how valuable and rare the social work skill set is in systems work. Jen’s career is an outstanding example of the power of social work values and ethics at work. She works statewide to empower communities to use their voice to improve health outcomes at the systems level.

Continuing Education

The College of Social Work frequently hosts affordable CEU events to help you meet requirements. Additionally, the CSW has post-graduate certificate programs to help you further your career.

UTK Alumni Benefits

Being a UTK Alumni has many benefits beyond getting your diploma. Alumni communities, discounts, and special events are just a handful of the great perks offered to UTK Alumni.

Connect UT

Connect UT is a platform designed exclusively for UT System alumni, students, faculty and staff that brings our campus communities together for personal and professional networking on a global scale. It is fully integrated with LinkedIn and sign-up takes less than a minute. Join this exclusive, secure network today and share in the unique advantages of your affiliation with your campus and the UT System!