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.
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.
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.
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.
The HHS Dean’s Award for Excellence will be given at the discretion of the dean to honor alumni, former faculty or staff, or friends of the School for exceptional service, scholarship, or other exemplary contributions to the mission and advancement of HHS and UNCG. Recipients for the award will be considered annually.
These awards honor outstanding alumni in the School who have attained local, state or regional recognition through their achievements in scholarship, leadership or service, during their career or through civic involvement. Each Department and Program may select a Pacesetter awardee to honor each year.
The award recognizes exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the recipient’s profession or community/society or university. The recipient exemplifies outstanding professional and personal development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches. This honoree may be selected from among alumni from any of the eight departments and 2 programs of the… Continue reading…
This award may be given to an individual or group who, in his or her role as a member of the faculty (including emeriti faculty), staff, administration, or as alumni or friends, has made an extraordinary contribution to the mission and advancement of the School of Health and Human Sciences.
This award is for an alumnus/a who has served as a pioneer in his/her field of study and who has tirelessly given of his/her treasure through time or talents spanning a number of decades. This honoree may be selected from among the alumni of any of the departments and programs… Continue reading…
This award is the highest honor given by the School of Health and Human Sciences to an outstanding alumnus/a. It recognizes persons who have attained national and/or international stature through their achievements in one or more of these areas: teaching, scholarship, service (professional or civic), administration, or leadership (professional or… Continue reading…