David Kyle, Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. David Kyle ’19 Ed.D., Department of Kinesiology 

Dr. David Kyle received the Public Service Award. This award is for a person who has made an extraordinary contribution to the mission or advancement of HHS as a member of the faculty, staff, administration, an alum, or friend of the School.  Dr. Kyle is a clinical associate professor, director… Continue reading…

Kimmie Singh

Kimmie Singh ’18 M.S., Department of Nutrition

Kimmie Singh received 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 alumnus within 10 years after their graduation. Ms. Singh owns Body Honor Nutrition… Continue reading…

Gabrielle Evans

Gabrielle Evans (‘14 BS, ‘16 MPH)

Public Health Education Gabrielle S. Evans, PhD(c), MPH, CHES(she/her) is a sexuality educator and researcher from North Carolina and a proud citizen of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. Gabrielle is the co-founder of The Minority Sex Report, LLC, an award winning platform, whose mission is to provide representation in sexuality education. The… Continue reading…

Thomas Martinek Jr

Thomas Martinek, Jr. (’11 MS)

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… Continue reading…

Jessica Pastuf

Jessica Pastuf (’18 BS)

Nutrition Jessica completed her BS degree in Nutrition at UNCG in 2018 before pursuing her master’s degree in sport nutrition and dietetic internship at the University of Utah and has been credentialed as a Registered, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist since 2021. She currently works as a Performance Dietitian for the Tampa Bay… Continue reading…

Katie Wurst, Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. Katie Wurst (’18 EdD)

KinesiologyDr. Katie Wurst, is a 2018 graduate of the EdD in Kinesiology program at UNCG. Katie recently changed jobs as the head coach of Women’s Rugby at Queens University of Charlotte. She is now the Assistant Athletic Director at Warren Wilson College, and still working hard to advance the sport,… Continue reading…

Yuliana Rodriguez

Dr. Yuliana Rodriguez (‘08 BS, ‘11 MS, ‘15 PHD)

Human Development and Family StudiesDr. Yuliana Rodriguez earned her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies program within the School of Education at the University of North Carolina… Continue reading…

Ann Marie DiSerafino

Ann Marie DiSerafino (’21 MS)

GerontologyAnn Marie DiSerafino is a Regional Service Coordinator for Resources for Seniors (RFS) in Wake County, NC. RFS is a non-profit organization that connects older adults with resources to maximize their choices for independence, comfort, safety, security, and well-being. Ann Marie works in low-income senior communities and two area senior… Continue reading…

Meagan Farmer

Meagan Farmer (’12 MS)

Genetic Counseling ProgramMeagan is the Senior Marketing Manager in Population Health at Ambry Genetics where she develops and manages product marketing strategy for population health platforms, identifying and executing key marketing programs with performance metrics. Prior to this role, she was Genetic Counseling Business Manager and Genetic Clinical Operations Director… Continue reading…

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams (’99 BS)

Community and Therapeutic RecreationSharon Lamm Williams is an alumna of the Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation 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… Continue reading…