Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Garland School alum Biak Nu Sung, MSW '12, has been recognized with Baylor's first-ever Pro Mundo Medal of Service. Originally from Chin State, Myanmar, Biak came to Baylor through the Global Mission Leadership Scholars Program, where she earned her master's degree with a concentration in children and family practice. After returning to Myanmar following graduation, she eventually joined UNICEF as a child protection specialist, combining her social work training with her passion for child development and family support. Through her work in rural communities, Biak focuses on prevention, educating families and helping children grow in safe supportive environments. Her journey reflects the Garland School’s emphasis on faith, service and using social work to care for the whole person and community. Well done, Biak!

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is pleased to welcome the 2026–2027 Global Mission Leadership (GML) Scholars to Baylor University. This year’s cohort includes Arreya Achasuksan, Rodgers Mieno and Agnes Situma. Each scholar brings unique experiences in community development, education, advocacy and service, united by a shared commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, expanding opportunities and creating lasting change. During their time at Baylor, they will build on their experiences and strengthen their skills as leaders in social work and community development.

Liz Lake is social work student from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who found her calling after a family social worker left a lasting impact was so strong that she wanted to do the same for others.  She is a senior at Baylor, and the first person in her family to attend college. Aside from social work, she is minoring in religion and designated pre-law. She describes herself as "motivated" because her passion for advocacy work drives her to be the best possible version of herself so she can help others. 

Miah Carter's passion, thoughtfulness, intelligence, and resilience all worked together to strengthen the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty's programs for clients through sharing personal experience, centering the current research, and bringing marginalized voices to the table. She brought joy and energy to work that can be thankless and tiresome. She thinks critically and creatively with a heart toward innovative approaches to serve vulnerable populations. Miah is passionate, reflective, and perceptive. She contributed to both the Collaborative team and work as a professional and colleague. Miah is already an excellent social worker and the profession is better because of her.