Alumni of the Human Services and Social Justice Program work as administrators, teachers, grant writers and social workers. They have managed programs, founded nonprofits, advocated for patients and led philanthropic campaigns.
Alumni of the Human Services and Social Justice Program work as administrators, teachers, grant writers and social workers. They have managed programs, founded nonprofits, advocated for patients and led philanthropic campaigns.
Product Sales Manager
Privia Health
"Majoring in HSSJ at GW allowed me to develop the skill set to thrive on the business side of health care while learning how we can enhance the human experience and make a positive impact on society."
Generalist
Putnam Clubhouse
"I am so grateful for my experience with HSSJ and how it has prepared me for working in a service role. I am a 'Generalist' at the Putnam Clubhouse in Concord, CA, serving people with severe autism and schizophrenia. I hope to pursue my master's and one day start my own 'Garden Therapy'."
Development & Volunteer Coordinator
Horton's Kids DC
“The HSSJ program has given me the skills and knowledge that will set me up for success. Thanks to the internship I had I gained skills in nonprofit fundraising, which was a large part of why I was offered this job.”
The largest sector of employment for HSSJ alumni are nonprofits, which include organizations in the social services, education, arts, advocacy and research, health and housing. Overall, 56.7 percent of recent graduates have worked in this field since graduating from our program, with sample employers including:
The HSSJ Program has a consistent pipeline to the sector of education and educational services, and as of December 2018, some 20 percent go into this field. They work either directly in schools as teachers or in afterschool programming or educational support services at organizations such as:
Alumni hold positions including care coordinator, family advocate, medical assistant and behavior interventionist at a variety of health care groups including:
Alumni have held titles such as mass care crew leader, spokesperson, program analyst, social science research analyst and senior program specialist for local, state and federal government agencies including:
As of December 2018, some 19 percent of HSSJ alumni were employed by a private company in positions such as patient advocate, risk management, community engagement, philanthropy and engagement manager, legal secretary and learning and development coordinator. Recent employers include:
HSSJ alumni have pursued advanced degrees including Master’s in Public Health, Master’s in Public Administration, Master’s in Social Work, Master’s in Education and law degrees. Recent institutions our alumni have attended include:
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"The Human Services program has definitely influenced my career path. I learned how to work in a group setting, use my coursework to solve real-world problems and complete important tasks for the nonprofits and government agencies that I now work and volunteer with, including applying for grants, managing volunteers and marketing social programs."
Peter Sacco (BA'15)
Executive Director
Advisory Neighborhood Commission’s 2A
Phillips Hall
801 22nd St. NW
Suite 409
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6345
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