alumni awards
Erin Beacham (MA ’12 UNCG)
Peace and Conflict Studies Ms. Beacham received a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution from UNCG in 2012. Ms. Beacham is the Education Project Director of the Anti-Defamation League headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. In this role she develops, manages and implements education programs throughout the southeast primarily in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
Julie Duffy Dillon (MS UNCG)
Nutrition Mrs. Dillon is a 1999 graduate of the Department of Nutrition Dietetic Internship program. She also received a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from UNCG. Her professional credentials include National Certified Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She received international recognition as the expert […]
Dr. Ishan Canty Williams (PhD ’03 UNCG)
Human Development and Family Studies Dr. Williams earned a Master of Science in 2000 and a PhD in 2003, both from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG. Dr. Williams is currently a member of the faculty in the Department of Nursing at the University of Virginia where she teaches and conducts […]
Dr. Joo Hyung Han (MS ’07 UNCG)
Gerontology Program Dr. Han graduated with a Master of Science in Gerontology in 2007. He is chairperson of the Korean Society of Aging, a consortium of 20 corporations and government agencies, the chairperson of the non-profit organization 50+ Korean, and a member of advisory boards of numerous government agencies addressing the needs of the elderly […]
Rachel Mills (MS ’08 UNCG)
Genetic Counseling Program Ms. Mills received her Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from UNCG in 2008. Since graduation she has been working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine at Duke University. Her work at Duke focuses on issues related to pharmacogenetics testing from the perspectives of […]
Laura Kelly (MS ’10 UNCG)
Community and Therapeutic Recreation Ms. Kelly received a Master of Science in Recreation and Park Management from UNCG in 2010 with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. She is the Regional Recreational Therapy Consultant for Manorcare responsible for the southeast region. She recruits and trains therapeutic recreation professionals to transition from activity programs to physician ordered […]
Dr. Michelle Novakovich (PhD ’05)
Communication Sciences and Disorders Dr. Novakovich received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 1997 and a Master of Arts in Audiology in 1999, both from UNCG. She went on to receive a PhD in Audiology from Pennsylvania in 2005. Since then she has been providing hearing health care services for the […]
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff (PhD ’06 UNCG) – Emerging Leader Award
This award recognizes exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the recipient’s profession or community/society or university. The recipient exemplifies outstanding professional and personal development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches. This alumni honoree may be selected from among any of the eight departments and 2 programs of the School, within 10 years after their […]
Dr. Donna Biederman (PhD ’12 UNCG) – Public Service Award
The HHS Public Service Award may be given to an individual or group who, in his or her role as a member of the faculty (including emeriti faculty), staff, administration, or as alumni or friends, has made an extraordinary contribution to the mission and advancement of the School of Health and Human Sciences. The 2016 […]
Dr. Margaret Arbuckle (PhD ’83 UNCG) – Lifetime Legacy Award
This award is for an alumnus/a who has served as a pioneer in his/her field of study and who has tirelessly given of his/her treasure through time or talents spanning a number of decades. This honoree may be selected from among the alumni of any of the eight departments and 2 programs of the School. […]