alumni awards
Dr. Teresa Cox (EdD ’14 UNCG)
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. […]
Kelly East (MS ’10 UNCG)
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 […]
Jennifer Lloyd Ball (BS ’02 UNCG)
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, […]
William Nathan Waller (MA ’07 UNCG)
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 […]
Dr. DeAnne Brooks (EdD ’10 UNCG) – Emerging Leader Award
The HHS Emerging Leader for 2017 is Dr. DeAnne Brooks. Dr. Brooks received a Doctorate in Education from the UNCG Department of Kinesiology in 2010. She is currently an assistant professor of Exercise Science at Salem College. She combines her vast knowledge of the field and broad set of skills to provide students with a […]
Jane Carlson – Public Service Award
The 2017 HHS Public Service Award recipient is Ms. Jane Carlson. Ms. Jane Carlson is the founder and executive director of Food Assistance Inc., a nonprofit organization that serves low-income, non-mobile seniors in Guilford County, providing them with Groceries on Wheels. The program is organized so as that food assistance is delivered to seniors and […]
Dr. Kate Barrett (PhD ’98 UNCG) – Lifetime Legacy Award
The 2017 HHS Lifetime Legacy Award recipient is Dr. Kate Barrett. Dr. Barrett is not a traditional graduate of the School or of UNCG. Rather, she was made an honorary alumna of the School of Health and Human Performance in 1998 in appreciation of her many years of service. She was a faculty member from […]
Dr. Jerry Tolley (EdD ’82 UNCG) – Distinguished Alumni Award
The 2017 HHS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Dr. Jerry Tolley. Dr. Tolley received a Doctor of Education in Physical Education in 1982, under the guidance of the late Dr. Gail Hennis. By then, he had already established a successful career as the football coach at Elon University where he enjoyed an unparalleled record, with […]
Chauncey Greene (JMSW ’04)
Social Work Mr. Greene graduated from the Joint Master of Social Work program in 2004. Since graduation he has made a strong name for himself in the field of Child Welfare, particularly in Family Services and with the Guilford Adolescent Preventive Services – the GAPS program. In all that he does, he is driven to […]
Dr. Julia Alber (PhD ’15)
Public Health Education Dr. Alber earned a Master of Public Health from UNCG in 2012. She went on to receive a PhD at the University of Florida in 2015 and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Alber is working to develop standardized measures to assess social media competency among health […]