On November 11, 2025, UofL DSW student Lindsay Gutierrez appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to share her inspiring story. Lindsay is a two-time living organ donor, an Air Force veteran and an advocate for both living donors and American veterans. 

In honor of Veterans Day, Jennifer welcomed Lindsay as a special guest whose service did not end when the uniform came off. On the show, Lindsay shared how she saved multiple lives through living organ donation. Her first donation was her kidney, which went to a fellow veteran. Later, she gave 40% of her liver to someone she had never met. Her appearance served as a powerful reminder that service comes in many forms and that love can break barriers to create new hope for others. 

Her commitment to service began during her years in the Air Force where she discovered a deep calling to help others. That calling led her to social work and later to UofL’s online DSW program where she is focused on the mental health and long-term support of living donors. 

Her work shows the heart of the doctoral program in social work and highlights what it means to lead with knowledge and compassion. 

Why Choose the University of Louisville’s Online DSW 

UofL’s online Doctor of Social Work gives experienced social workers the advanced skills they need to grow their impact in classrooms, agencies and communities. 

DSW Program includes: 

• A 100% online format built for working professionals 

• Applied coursework that supports leadership, teaching and organizational change 

• An applied capstone project shaped by your professional goals 

• A supportive and engaging online learning cohort  

 
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