Shuntay McCoy

Dr. Shuntay McCoy (PhD ’13 UNCG)

Human Development and Family Studies Dr. McCoy received a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG in 2013 and is currently an Assistant Professor on the tenure-track in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University. She began her professional career as a school social… Continue reading…

Teresa Cox, Alumni Award Recipient

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… Continue reading…

Kelly East, Alumni Award Recipient

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… Continue reading…

Jennifer Lloyd Ball

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… Continue reading…

William Nathan Waller

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… Continue reading…

Chauncey Green

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… Continue reading…

Julia Alber, Alumni Award Recipient

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… Continue reading…

Erin Beacham

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… Continue reading…

Julie Duffy Dillon

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… Continue reading…

Ishan Canty Williams

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… Continue reading…