Success Stories

Lindsay is the founding dean of Howard University's School of Social Work.

Linsk has helped organize HIV/AIDS education programs in Chicago and the Midwest, started a para-social work program targeted at orphans of the disease in East Africa, launched a journal dedicated to social work around the issue, and has been an advocate for more support and attention to HIV/AIDS and patients who have the disease.

A clinical concentration student, Linvell entered the Crown Family School’s Global Social Development Practice Program (GSDP Program), partly because of her undergraduate work in international studies, global health, and nonprofit management at the University of Iowa. The relationships she formed with clients at her field placements and engaging conversations with her classmates were influential in her work. Linvell began a post-MSW fellowship in college counseling at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Loseth is the former Executive Director of Youth Guidance, one of Chicago’s oldest and most established nonprofit social service agencies.

Luong became the Director of Programs for the South- East Asia Center and shaped the organization into what it has become today - a viable, active community center serving various Asian constituencies.

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA), Director of Housing Is

Sheila runs her own consulting firm, Madhani Healthcare Consulting. She works with national physician and nurse medical societies on payment, coding, and coverage issues.

Recipient of the 2024 Volunteer Leadership Award

Mahmood recently became deputy chief of staff at the Illinois Department of Human Services, but her values remain those of a community organizer.

Marion was a part of the University’s BA/MA program and her studies as a clinical student at the Crown Family School concentrated on alcohol and substance abuse; she hopes to return to Detroit and to continue her work in community building and youth development.

Marshall is the founder of Navigate Consulting, working primarily with nonprofits such as churches, housing agencies, legal aid agencies, and children’s hospitals. His work focuses on change management and transition, helping organizations revitalize or pivot their programming to be more intentional. 

Martin has used social work research to advocate for improved health care for women and children, the mentally ill and the homeless.

2025 Milestone Achievement Award Recipient Co-Founder and Executive Director, Dentro Sanar

Maxwell has had an opportunity to improve services for millions of people in her position as a project leader in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Evaluation and Inspections.

Mayer was among the original members of Crown Family School’s Visiting Committee (now the Crown Family School Council).

McEwen oversaw programs and services for 100,000 kids across the State of Illinois in his role as Director at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

McEwen focuses on repairing the socio-environmental relationship between the city and its residents in areas damaged by racism, political corruption, and segregation.

2025 Distinctive Innovation in Social Service Award  Executive Director, Definition Theatre

2026 Volunteer Leadership Award Recipient Clinician and Alumni Leader

Senior Director of Member Engagement, National Quality Forum