Megan Ward

Megan Ward is a Social Work major with both minors in Gerontology and Psychology who is from Point Pleasant, N.J. She graduates from her undergraduate career at Ramapo College with a 3.9 GPA. Megan has been on the Dean’s List for all four years at Ramapo and she is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society.

At Ramapo, Megan has been involved in the social work club since her freshman year. While in the social work club, Megan has helped out in various fundraisers, spread awareness about current social issues, and distributed mental health resources to other students.

After graduation, Megan will be enrolled in Ramapo’s MSW advanced standing program for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. “I would like to pursue a career in geriatric social work because I am passionate about helping older adults gain access to the resources and services they need to live good quality lives,” says Megan. Her long term goal is to one day obtain her LCSW so that she can open up her own private practice focusing on improving the mental health of older adults and their caregivers.

Lauren Barca

Lauren Barca of New Milford, N.J. is a major in Social Work. She has a 3.6 GPA and is a part of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society.

At Ramapo, she has been involved in several organizations and activities, including the Social Work Club. Lauren has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations, including Special Dragons (a karate program for special needs children) as an advisor of special events as well as helping instruct the program.

Lauren attends Ramapo as a non-traditional student, and as a mother. She is graduating with her Bachelor’s at 32 and will be attending an online Master’s of Social Work program with the University of Kentucky with a concentration in Military health.

After she graduates, she would like to incorporate equine therapy practices into her career while continuing to work with individuals on the spectrum and also gain the appropriate experience to work with veterans.