Social Work: Alexia Mitchell

Alexia Mitchell ’09 M.S.W., Social Work

Ms. Alexia Mitchell graduated from the Joint Master’s in Social Work program in 2009 and has been a dedicated servant leader ever since. She has worked in various human services and social work agencies, including in leadership roles, setting the standard for social work ethics and client advocacy. 

Public Health Education: Alexis Steptoe

Alexis Steptoe ’17 M.P.H., Public Health Education

As a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Master of Public Health program in Community Health Education, Ms. Alexis Steptoe has demonstrated exemplary achievement and dedication to her profession.
Ms. Steptoe is the Assistant Director of Wellness at N.C. State University Wellness and Recreation.

Maria Perdomo, Peace and Conflict Studies

Maria Perdomo ’18 M.A., Peace and Conflict Studies

María Perdomo Ardila is a 2018 graduate with a dual master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies and Politics and Public Administration, with a focus on International Human Rights Advocacy and Post Conflict Peacebuilding.

Nutrition: Shelby Rodriguez

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.

Lizzie Biddle

Lizzie Biddle ’18 M.A., Peace and Conflict Studies 

Lizzie Biddle is a trainer with the Racial Equity Institute, as well as a volunteer with several local and national anti-racism and community building organizations. With the Racial Equity Institute, Biddle creates equity within organizations. She is also the trainer and consultant with Finding Freedom, an initiative that leads trainings… Continue reading…

Irene Asare, Alumni Award Recipient

Irene Asare ’11 M.S., ’12 Dietetic Internship, Nutrition 

Irene Asare works as a clinical dietitian and dietetic internship coordinator at the VA Health Care Center in Kernersville, specializing in nutritional counseling and food science. She’s working toward her doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida.  Ms. Asare received the 2022 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics… Continue reading…

Lavon Williams

Dr. Lavon Williams ’96 Ph.D., Kinesiology

Dr. Lavon Williams earned her doctorate in Exercise and Sport Science, now Kinesiology, with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology. After nearly 20 years on Guilford College’s faculty, she was named as the Lincoln Financial Professor in the Department of Sport Studies prior to her retirement from full-time teaching. … Continue reading…

Samantha Caldwell

Samantha “Sam” Caldwell ’15 M.S., Genetic Counseling Program 

Samantha (Sam) Caldwell is a clinical laboratory liaison at Sequonom Laboratories, where she provides clinical expertise on prenatal genetic screening. Ms. Caldwell has collaborated on multiple genetic counseling research studies, and was previously awarded the Laboratorian of the Year by Sequonom Laboratories. She also aided in development of the Sequonom… Continue reading…