Rebecca Loman is currently the Program Director of the M.S. Genetic Counseling training program at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D. As only the second director in the program’s history, Ms. Loman rose to this leadership position after working as a clinical genetic counselor and assistant program director for seven years.
Dr. Kathleen “Kathy” Williams is this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Legacy Award. This is reserved for an alumnus who has served as a pioneer in his/her field of study and has tirelessly given of their treasure through time or talents over many decades.
For the past 15 years Ellie Daniels has been working in non-traditional and emergent settings for Athletic Training, both domestically and internationally.
Dr. Jerono Rotich is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is the highest honor given to an alum. It is for a person who has attained national and/or international stature through their achievements in one or more areas of teaching, scholarship, service, administration, leadership, creative endeavors, human relationships, and inspiration.
Ms. Carmyn Glynn is the recipient of this year’s Public Service Award. This award may be given to an individual or group who, in their role as a member of the faculty, staff, administration, alumni, or friends, has made an extraordinary contribution to the mission and advancement of HHS.
Dr. Minga is the 2024 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes exceptional achievements and significant contributions to a person’s profession or community/society or the university. The person exemplifies outstanding professional and personal development, and is given to an alumni within 10 years after their graduation.
Dr. Mancini is the inaugural recipient of the Dean’s Award. This award is given at the discretion of the dean to honor alumni, former staff or faculty, or friends of the school for exceptional service, scholarship, or other exemplary contributions to the mission and advancement of HHS and UNCG.
Robert (Bobby) Maxwell is an experienced speech-language pathologist and clinical director for “Powerback Rehabilitation,” which offers individualized outpatient programs for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Dr. Lindsey Oakes is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Recreational Therapy program in the Department of Recreation Sciences at East Carolina University. Dr. Oakes earned two degrees from UNCG: a Master’s of Science from Community and Therapeutic Recreation with a Therapeutic Recreation concentration and a Ph.D. in Public Health Education. Dr. Oakes has many peer reviewed publications and has received numerous awards related to her work. While at UNCG, she was instrumental in advancing the Beyond Academics program. She also serves as a senior associate for InFocus Advocacy, a nonprofit working to prepare people with disabilities as self-advocates, enhancing the image of people with disabilities, and creating inclusive communities.
Dr. Jinni Su received her bachelor’s degree in Economics at Beijing Normal University in China, and her master’s and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG.
In expanding her doctoral training, Dr. Su completed a post-doctoral fellowship in psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, researching the area of Environment, Development and Genetics (EDGE).