Dr. Leslie Consitt is an associate professor of physiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Ohio University and as of 2021, she holds the Ralph S Licklider, DO, Endowed Research Fellowship in Enhanced Metabolic Aging. Leslie graduated from UNCG with her PhD in Kinesiology in December of 2005 and… Continue reading…
Human Development and Family StudiesFor as long as she can remember, Dr. Natalie D. Hengstebeck wanted to understand why some families are happy and healthy, and others are not. She witnessed firsthand the toll that toxic stressors like alcoholism, mental illness, and chronic relationship turmoil can have on children and… Continue reading…
Genetic Counseling ProgramLeah received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, then received a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 2008. Upon graduation, Leah began working as… Continue reading…
Community and Therapeutic RecreationDr. Duffy’s research program fits under the umbrella of critical sustainable tourism and leisure studies. In viewing tourism, recreation, and leisure economies as a potential mechanism for economic and community development, she interested in the political economy and the structure of these systems, and how they shape… Continue reading…
Communication Sciences and DisordersJoya Robertson, M. A., CCC-SLP obtained her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2009 from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She is the former Clinical Supervisor of Cheshire Center, a private practice based out of Greensboro where she provides training and direct supervision for over 50 Speech-Language… Continue reading…
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,… Continue reading…
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… Continue reading…
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… Continue reading…
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Community and Therapeutic Recreation
