Alumni and Donors

ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS

The School of Health and Human Sciences recognizes outstanding alumni annually with schoolwide awards and departmental Pacesetter awards.

Pacesetter Awards

These awards honor outstanding alumni in the School who have attained local, state or regional recognition through their achievements in scholarship, leadership or service, during their career or through civic involvement.

  • Sarah Langdon (MPH ‘09)

    Sarah Langdon (MPH ‘09)

    Public Health Education


  • Sharon Mosley-Johnson (MSW ’99)

    Sharon Mosley-Johnson (MSW ’99)

    Social Work Ms. Johnson Sharon P. Johnson is a Master Level Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. She graduated in 1999 from the UNCG/NCA&T Joint Masters in Social Work Program. She received her BA from Winston-Salem State University (Sociology/Social Welfare & Psychology). Sharon is an Entrepreneur, Consultant, Writer, President, CEO and Chairwoman of…


  • Sharon Williams ’99 B.S., Sports Management and Recreational Therapy

    Sharon Williams ’99 B.S., Sports Management and Recreational Therapy

    Sports Management and Recreational TherapySharon Lamm Williams is an alumna of the Department of Sports Management and Recreational Therapy earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Parks Management, with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation, in 1999. Following middle-management positions in Mooresville, Mecklenburg County, and Davidson, Sharon returned to Greensboro in 2014 to become…



  • Shelby Rodriguez ’17 B.S., Nutrition

    Shelby Rodriguez ’17 B.S., Nutrition

    Shelby Rodriguez is an esteemed professional in nutrition and public health, holding a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from UNCG and a Master of Public Health, specializing in Maternal and Child Health.


  • Sofia Mosquera-Rodriguez (MA ‘18)

    Sofia Mosquera-Rodriguez (MA ‘18)

    Peace and Conflict Studies


  • Terri Phoenix (MS ’99 UNCG, PhD UGA)

    Terri Phoenix (MS ’99 UNCG, PhD UGA)

    Community and Therapeutic Recreation Dr. Terri Phoenix is the Director of the LGBTQ Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Phoenix received a Master of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from UNCG in 1999. T is also an alumnus of East Carolina University (BA) and University of Georgia (PhD) and has served on the Executive Board for the…


  • Thomas Martinek, Jr. ’11 M.S., Peace and Conflict Studies

    Thomas Martinek, Jr. ’11 M.S., Peace and Conflict Studies

    Peace and Conflict StudiesPeace and Conflict Studies alumni, Tom Martinek, Jr. is a prime candidate for the Alumni HHS Pacesetter Award. Since graduating with a MA from the PCS Department in 2012, Tom has been both a colleague and critical supporter of the PCS Department and curriculum offerings. Tom graduated with a BA in Anthropology…


  • Tracy L. Pegram, BS (’94) MS (’02)

    Tracy L. Pegram, BS (’94) MS (’02)

    Community and Therapeutic Recreation


  • Vicki Simmons (MS ’84 UNCG)

    Vicki Simmons (MS ’84 UNCG)

    Kinesiology Ms. Simmons earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1975 and a Master of Sciences in PE in 1984. She has taught physical education in North Carolina and Virginia since her graduation. Since 1998, she has taught adapted physical education in Guilford County Schools and she shares this expertise with our undergraduate…


  • William Nathan Waller (MA ’07 UNCG)

    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…



Alumni Awards-2024

No results found

Alumni Awards 2023

In 2023, eight individuals were recognized in a ceremony on Oct. 19 at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro.

No results found

Alumni Awards 2022

No results found

Alumni Awards 2021

No results found

Alumni Awards 2020

No results found

Alumni Awardees 2019

The School of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Alumni awards! These awards include the Distinguished Alumni, Lifetime Legacy, Public Service, Emerging Leader, and Pacesetter awards.

Friends, family, and faculty gathered for the HHS Alumni Awards Luncheon in EUC Cone Ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 to celebrate and honor the many accomplishments of HHS alumni. The group enjoyed fellowship and delicious food provided by UNCG Catering.

After lunch, everyone was invited to enjoy sweet treats and live music at the HHS Alumni Dessert Social.

HHS wrapped up the day at the Homecoming Block Party on the EUC lawn. Despite chilly temperatures, the crowd was in good spirits. Students enjoyed some time taking photos, dancing, and chatting with faculty, staff, and alumni.

No results found

Alumni Awards 2018

The School of Health and Human Sciences honored 13 alumni at the 2018-2019 Alumni Awards Luncheon held October 13, 2018. Congratulations to all, and thank you to our wonderful HHS Alumni Association Board for their help organizing the event.

No results found

Alumni Awards 2016

The School of Health and Human Sciences presented the recipients of Alumni awards for 2016-2017 on April 8, 2017! Many thanks to our wonderful HHS Alumni Association and especially to the Awards Sub-committee (Kathi Lester, Lindsey Sanders, and Joe Dzugan) for their hard work.

No results found

Alumni Awards 2015

No results found

Alumni Awards 2014

No results found

Alumni Awards 2013

No results found

Alumni Awards 2012

No results found

Alumni Awards 2011

No results found