Alumni and Donors

In Dr. Ennis’s 44-year professional career, she taught physical education at elementary and secondary schools and universities. She coached field hockey and lacrosse at Duke and University of Richmond. She spent 34 years working as a researcher, scholar, physical education teacher educator. Dr. Ennis devoted all her energy, talent, and wisdom to physical education, an…

Alan L. Smith is Dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, where he is also a Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science. His research addresses the link of sport and physical activity involvement with young people’s psychological and social functioning. Smith is widely known for his…

Dr. Ishan Bhatt came to UNCG as an Internal doctoral student from India. He graduated with his PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) from UNCG in 2013. Since that time, he has become a successful teacher, researcher, mentor, and scholar in the field of Audiology (hearing sciences). Dr. Bhatt has begun a nationally recognized…

Melanie is the Director of Genetic Counseling Services for the JScreen program at Emory University. JScreen provides patient-initiated clinical testing for expanded carrier screening and cancer screening to people across the United States. She is manager of the genetic counseling team and works on multiple research projects along with her clinical genetic counseling duties. She…

Dr. Anna Maria Siega-Riz received an MS in Food, Nutrition, and Food Service Management from the University of North Carolina Greensboro (1983) and a PhD in Nutrition from the Gillings School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1993). She currently serves as Professor and Dean of the School of Public…

Dr. Shemeka Thorpe is a sexuality educator and researcher from Wendell, NC. She is a two-time graduate of UNCG with a PhD in Community Health Education (2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (2011). Dr. Thorpe is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Kentucky where her research…

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.…

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The 2018 HHS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Dr. Kathy Etz. Dr. Etz completed her Master of Science in 1995 and her PhD in 1997 in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and following a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, joined the National Institute on Drug Abuse, where she has gone on to have a…

The HHS Emerging Leader for 2018 is Dr. Stephanie Parade. Dr. Parade is a double alumna from UNCG’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She received her Master’s of Science degree in 2007 and her PhD in 2010. She is currently an associate professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University. Dr. Parade…

The 2018 HHS Lifetime Legacy Award recipient is Dr. Joanne Safrit. Dr. Safrit received her BS degree in Physical Education from the Women’s College (now UNCG) in 1957, and her Masters of Science and PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962 and 1967, respectively. She spent 20 years as a faculty member at the…

The 2018 HHS Public Service Award recipient is Mr. Jeff Bacon. Mr. Bacon is a 1998 graduate of the Department of Nutrition. Following graduation, Jeff combined his talents as a culinary trained chef, with his nutrition degree, to work in management within the restaurant industry but had a desire to create something that was unique…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor given by the School of Health and Human Sciences to its outstanding alumni. It recognizes persons who have attained national and/or international stature through their achievements in teaching, scholarship, service administration, or leadership, creative endeavors, human relationships and inspiration. The 2016 HHS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is…

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…

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.…

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. Krane received a PhD in Exercise and Sport Science (now Kinesiology) with a concentration in Sport Psychology from UNCG in 1990. Following graduation, she joined the faculty at Bowling Green State University where she is now a full professor and graduate coordinator in the School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies. She is…

Ms. Rogers graduated from UNCG in 2005 with a Master’s in Public Health. She came to UNCG from Bennett College where she received many awards, including Student Athlete of the Year and Academic All-American Scholar. An experienced health educator, she served as a health education specialist with the FDA before joining the National Football League…

Dr. Kivett received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1955 from Woman’s College. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Relations in 1960, and a Ph.D.in Family Relations with a special focus on Social Gerontology in 1976, both from the School of Home Economics at UNCG.…

Mrs. Rossie Lindsey is a 1963 graduate of the School of Home Economics with a major in Home Economics Education. She has been an ardent supporter of nutrition education in the community and a generous supporter of students in the Department of Nutrition for many years. Her support of our nutrition education initiatives has enabled…

Dr. Gladding received a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from UNCG in 1977. He is the chair of and a professor in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University. He is a fellow in the American Counseling Association and its former president (2004-2005). Before joining the Department of Counseling full time, Dr.…

Angela Sardina, MS, CTRS graduated from UNCG in 2010 with a Master’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Management. She is a Recreational Therapist employed at Cypress Cove at HealthPark in Fort Myers, Florida. She is also the co-owner of BeneFit, LLC providing Recreation Therapy and consultation services. Angela’s primary focus area is health promotion in…

Dr. Farthing received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1954 from Woman’s College. She worked for many years as a public health nutritionist before returning to UNCG to earn a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and Higher Education in 1974. During her second career as a university professor, Dr. Farthing taught at Appalachian State…

Ms. Nancy Gore, who earned a Bachelor in Social Work from the Department of Social Work in 1991 and later a Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has made major contributions to our BSW program and has been a true friend to HHS. Ms. Gore served our BSW…

Dr. Bowen earned a BS/BSW in Sociology/Social Work in 1975 and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies in 1981. He is the Kenan Distinguished Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he co-directed the development of the Ph.D. Program in Social Work. Among many…

Mr. Adekeye is a 2010 graduate of the Master of Public Health program. He also earned a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology in 2010. Mr. Adekeye earned a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery in Nigeria in 2005. He was recently named Program Director of the Community Health Leadership Program at the David Satcher Health Leadership Institute in…

Ms. Adams earned a B.S. in Nutrition in 1960 and an M.S. in Biology – Human Genetics/Medical Genetics in 1977. Ms. Adams is credited with bringing the profession of genetic counseling to North Carolina almost 35 years ago. She created her own plan of study and clinical practicum in the field of Human Genetics and…

Ms. Quenum earned a B.S in Community Health Education in 2003 and Masters in Public Health in 2005. While a student at UNCG, Ms. Quenum took global public health to the local level by organizing African immigrant and refugee women in the Triad region to take action for their health. In 2007, Ms. Quenum started…

Carol has dedicated an astounding 43 years to higher education in what is now the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) where she has served as Dean of the School of Health Professions (SHP) since 2003. Under her leadership, SHP raised $14 million in grant funds, added several new credit and certificate programs, as well…

While at Woman’s College, Vera studied the developing field of Dietetics. She served as the Chief Dietitian in Fort Bragg during WWII and trained many dietitians for deployment overseas. Vera has remained active in the field of dietetics and in the American Dietetic Association all of her professional life. She has been a mentor to…

Jason earned a BSW in ’06 and a MSW in ’09. He is now the associate director of Caring Service, INC., an integral part of substance abuse treatment in High Point, NC. Under his leadership, the agency has been able to provide free psychiatric medications for many of the area’s uninsured residents. For the last…

Nettie Coad was a Greensboro native and great friend to UNCG. The Public Service Award was presented to her posthumously. Nettie had a tireless commitment to making Greensboro a better place for all. She worked through the Partnership Project and the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative, and partnered with area university faculty, staff and students, local…