Social Work Ms. Harrison is an alumna of the Joint Masters in Social Work Class of 2005. She has been a trailblazer in social work through her work in integrated health care where clients’ medical issues are seen in context with their behavioral health symptoms. She has worked in intensive community services including six years […]

Public Health Education Ms. Stinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education in 2004 and a Master’s in Public Health in 2006 here at UNCG. As an undergraduate, Ms. Stinson participated in research opportunities and went on to publish her research findings, a very rare accomplishment for an undergraduate in a practice-oriented degree. […]

Peace and Conflict Studies Dr. Lackey earned a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at UNCG in 2008. She later earned a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. She has always been committed to justice and peacebuilding in every aspect of her life. It has been said of her that […]

Nutrition Ms. Stout earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education from UNCG in 1973 and a Master’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Institution Management in 1982. She taught Home Economics in High Point city schools for a handful of years before finding her dual passion in her current role of providing dining services […]

Kinesiology Rev. Tamsberg received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at UNCG in 1975. She went on receive a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin in 1978 where she also served as the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. While on service trips to Appalachia in the early 1980s, Rev. Tamsberg was […]

Human Development and Family Studies Dr. McCoy received a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG in 2013 and is currently an Assistant Professor on the tenure-track in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University. She began her professional career as a school social worker providing academic guidance and […]

Gerontology Program Fittingly for a Gerontology pacesetter, Dr. Cox started her academic career later in life than is traditional. She received a Master of Science in Gerontology in 2004. She is also a 2014 recipient of a Doctor of Education in Kinesiology. While still a student, she served as Wellness Director at Friends Homes Inc. […]

Genetic Counseling Program Ms. East received her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from UNCG in 2010. She is the Clinical Applications Lead at HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, a not-for-profit organization conducting genomics-based research to improve human health, implementing genomic medicine and providing educational outreach. Since her student days at UNCG, Ms. East has been […]

Community and Therapeutic Recreation Ms. Ball received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Therapeutic Recreation in 2002 with a specialization in travel, tourism, and commercial recreation. A course on Meeting and Event Planning and Management launched her into an exciting career as an event planner. Now in her sixteenth year in that profession, […]

Communication Sciences and Disorders Mr. Waller received an MA in Speech-Language Pathology from UNCG in 2007. He also holds a Master of Voice degree in Vocal Performance from Appalachian State University. His first job after graduation was at the nationally renowned Bastian Voice Institute in Chicago where he specialized in evaluation and treatment of voice […]