David Kyle, Alumni Award Recipient

Public Service Award, Dr. David Kyle ’19 Ed.D., Kinesiology 

Dr. Kyle is a clinical associate professor, director of the Ability Sport Network and coordinator of health and physical activities courses at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. He works tirelessly to ensure diversity, inclusion, and respect for all is expected, encouraged and celebrated.

Kimmie Singh

Emerging Leader Award, Kimmie Singh ’18 M.S., 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 B.S., ‘16 MPH, Public Health Education

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 M.S., Peace and Conflict Studies

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 B.S., Nutrition

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, Kinesiology

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…

Ann Marie DiSerafino

Ann Marie DiSerafino ’21 M.S., Gerontology

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 M.S., Genetic Counseling Program

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 B.S., Sports Management and Recreational Therapy

Sports Management and Recreational TherapySharon Lamm Williams is an alumna of the Department of Sports Management and Recreational Therapy 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… Continue reading…