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…

Austin Collum

Austin Collum ‘17 M.A., Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and DisordersUpon graduation from UNCG in 2017 Austin secured a Clinical Fellowship at the Lakeshore Professional Voice Center in Detroit Michigan. After completing his Clinical Fellowship, he was highly sought after and accepted a position as a Clinical Voice Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist at Ear, Nose, Throat… Continue reading…

Melanie Hardy 2022

Public Service Award, Melanie Hardy ‘11 M.S., genetic counseling

Melanie is the Director of Genetic Counseling Services for the JScreen program at Emory University. JScreen provides patient-initiated clinical testing for expanded carrier screening and cancer screening to people across the United States. She is manager of the genetic counseling team and works on multiple research projects along with her… Continue reading…

Alan L. Smith

Distinguished Alumni Award, Alan L. Smith, PhD ’93 M.S., Kinesiology and Health Science

Alan L. Smith is Dean of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, where he is also a Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science. His research addresses the link of sport and physical activity involvement with young people’s psychological and social functioning. Smith is widely known for his research on peer relationships in the physical activity domain (e.g., sport, physical education) and the motivational implications of these relationships for children and adolescents.