Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

"Antonianett did not take the traditional route to higher ed or to the Garland School of Social Work. She has fought for her education and persevered through trial after trial in order to reach this achievement. She embodies the values of social work and is authentic in the way she approaches learning. She calls out the contradictions, challenges us all to look at the intersection of systemic injustice with personal struggle, and makes social work relevant beyond the simplicity of being a 'helping profession.'"

The Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University emphasizes training passionate students to recognize gaps in services and to become leaders that create lasting, meaningful change. Garland School alumna Ashley Hanna-Morgan, LCSW, PMH-C (MSW ’09) has established a career in social work doing just this in the field of perinatal mental health. 

"To be recognized for the work I do with social work interns means a great deal to me because mentorship and teaching are things I genuinely value and care deeply about. It is what made me who I am This award represent more than just recognition, it reflects the relationship built with interns, the trust they place in me, and the opportunity I’ve had to help guide them during an important stage of their professional journey. Watching interns grow in confidence, develop their skills, and discover their passion for social work is one of the most rewarding parts of my role. I am a Social Worker and I love my career."

"What makes Jamie McKinney an astounding social work supervisor isn't her knowledge in the field through dedicated hours of work, or her thirst for brokering resources whether it be for a client or coworker, or even the multitude of ways in which she can take your most basic question and turn it into a teachable moment for your future social work self to remember. It truly is her essence that tells you she believes in the ethical values that the NASW stands for, the Baylor fundamentals we are taught, and her overarching goal of being a woman who serves those in need regardless of multifaceted needs that can seem like hefty barriers to overcome."