alumni-awards-2021

Public Health Education Dr. Allyson Kelley is the principal consultant and founder of Allyson Kelley & Associates PLLC (www.allysonkelleypllc.com). Allyson supports research, evaluation, training and technical assistance efforts for several community health initiatives in the United States. She leads a multidisciplinary team of associates and together they work to build evaluation capacity, understanding, and infrastructure […]

Peace and Conflict Studies Michael has served as Program Director at NCCJ since the fall of 2017. As Program Director, Michael oversees the design and facilitation of programs and workshops intended to increase participant awareness of identity and intersectionality, build capacity to discuss issues related to equity, and to develop intentionally inclusive community practices in […]

Dr. Casavale (Kellie) completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutrition in 2005 and is credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She was recognized as Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year in 2004 by the UNCG School of Human Environmental Sciences. She currently serves as a Senior Nutrition […]

Human Development and Family Studies For as long as she can remember, Dr. Natalie D. Hengstebeck wanted to understand why some families are happy and healthy, and others are not. She witnessed firsthand the toll that toxic stressors like alcoholism, mental illness, and chronic relationship turmoil can have on children and families, and how these […]

Genetic Counseling Program Leah received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, then received a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2008. Upon graduation, Leah began working as a genetic counselor for […]

Community and Therapeutic Recreation Dr. Duffy’s research program fits under the umbrella of critical sustainable tourism and leisure studies. In viewing tourism, recreation, and leisure economies as a potential mechanism for economic and community development, she interested in the political economy and the structure of these systems, and how they shape stakeholder engagement and the […]

Communication Sciences and Disorders Joya Robertson, M. A., CCC-SLP obtained her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2009 from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is the former Clinical Supervisor of Cheshire Center, a private practice based out of Greensboro where she provides training and direct supervision for over 50 Speech-Language Pathologists. Joya is licensed […]

Melissa Schreibstein is a leader and connector with more than a decade of experience educating and inspiring high performers to look inward, keep learning, grow stronger, and create conditions for thriving. Melissa is known for bringing compassion, deep listening, and natural positivity to coaching, facilitating, and consulting in mental performance, leadership development, and organizational well-being. […]