GeorgiaCOE: Kinesiology: Student Directory

Graduate Students - Student Directory

M.S./PH.D. – ATHLETIC TRAINING

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	Name: Kelly Cich Hometown: Grand Island, NY Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Brown-Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS Athletic Training & BS Kinesiology, Michigan State University Email: cichkell@uga.edu
	Name: Megan Cochran Hometown: Panama City, FL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathy Brown Crowell Previous Degrees: B.S. in Athletic Training, University of South Florida
	Name: Aimee Gilbert Hometown: Pinson, AL Degree Objective: MS non-thesis Kinesiology Adviser: Cathleen Brown- Crowell Previous Degrees/major, Institution: University of Alabama major in Athletic Training minor in Nutrition Email: agilbert@sports.uga.edu
	Name: Cassie Hodgson Hometown: Castine, ME Degree Objective: MS Adviser: Dr. Cathleen Brown Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS Kinesiology: Athletic Training, University of Maine Email: hodgsonc@uga.edu
	Yolanda Lawrence Hometown: Miami, FL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Athletic Training, University of Florida Email: ylaw03@uga.edu
	Name: Joe Luzenski Hometown: Milford, MichiganDegree Objective: MS Adviser: Dr. Cathy Brown Crowell Previous Degrees, Major, Institution: BS Athletic Training, Michigan State University Email: luzenski@uga.edu
	Tara Martin Hometown: Grayslake, IL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh Email: tara11@uga.edu
	Eric Merritt Hometown: Kersey, PA Degree Objective: MS Adviser: Dr. Julianne Schmidt Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University Email: emerritt@uga.ed
	Jessica R Miles Hometown: Snellville, GA Degree Objective Ph.D. Advisor: Michael Ferrara Previous Degree/major: B.S.Ed. Athletic Training, M.S. Physical Education Email: jdysart@uga.edu
	Name: Ryan Payne Hometown:Daytona Beach, FL Degree Objective: MS Athletic Training Advisor: Dr. Cathy Brown Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Biology / Pre-Physical Therapy & B.S. Athletic Training Florida Southern College Email: Rpayne24@uga.edu
	Name: Taylor Payne Hometown: Gadsden, AL Degree Objective: Masters in Kinesiology with concentration in athletic training Adviser: Cathy Brown Crowell Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS in Athletic Training-University of Alabama Email: tcpayne@uga.edu
	Name: Jade Schmitt Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Brown-Crowell Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin – Madison Email: jals13@uga.edu
	Jonyshia Scruggs Hometown: Syracuse, NY Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Athletic Training, SUNY Courtland Email: scruj@uga.edu
	Name: Trina Topping Hometown: Fairfield, VA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS Athletic Training, West Virginia University Email: ttopping@uga.edu

M.S./PH.D. – BIOMECHANICS

	Jupil (JP) Ko Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Degree Objective: PhD Adviser: Dr. Brown Previous Degree: BS Athletic Training Email: jpko@uga.edu
	Name: Rumit Singh Kakar Hometown: New Delhi, India Degree Objective: PhD Adviser: Dr. Kathy Simpson Previous Degree/major: Bachelor of Physical Therapy Email: rumit@uga.edu
	Jayma Lallathin Hometown: Anderson, IN Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Kathy Simpson Previous Degrees: B.A. Movement & Sport Science; M.S. Exercise Science (Biomechanics) Email: lallathinj@gmail.com
	Name: Yumeng Li Hometown: Shenyang, China Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Kathy Simpson Previous Degrees/major, institution: B.S.Ed. , Kinesiology, Beijing Sport University; MS in biomechanics, University of Manitoba. Email: yumengli@uga.edu
	Name: Adam Rosen Hometown: Edison, NJ Degree Objective: PhD with specialization in Athletic Training/Biomechanics Adviser: Dr. Brown-Crowell Previous Degree/major: MS in Exercise Science with a concentration in Motor Control, BS in Athletic Training Email: abr@ug.aedu
	Name: Marika Hometown: Bowie, MD Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Kathy Simpson Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. in Textile Engineering, North Carolina State University M.S in Textile Engineering, North Carolina State University Email: mawalk89@uga.edu

M.S. – CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

	Catherine Beck Hometown: Suwanee, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Dietetics, UGA Email: catherinebeck313@gmail.com
	Name: Will Clark Hometown: Greenville, NC Advisor: Dr. Robert Pritchett Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS, Health and Fitness Specialist, East Carolina University Email: Clarkw14@uga.edu
	Erik LeRoy Hometown: Kings Park, New York Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Robert Pritchett Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Exercise Science; SUNY Cortland Email: erikl39@hotmail.com
	Name: Sasha McBurse Hometown: Cochran, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Institution: B.S. in Ed. in Exercise Science and Wellness, Georgia Southwestern State University Email:smcburse@uga.edu
	Susanna McKee Hometown: Statesboro, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Kinesiology & Health Promotion,Charleston Southern University Email: smckee@uga.edu
	Name: Julian Pisczak Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degrees, Institution: Exercise & Sport Science, University of Georgia Email: jpiscza2@uga.edu
	Name: Jason Thelen Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Pritchett Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S., Exercise & Health Science, Kennesaw State University Email: jthelen@uga.edu

M.S./PH.D. – EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

	Rachelle Acitelli Hometown: Weddington, NC Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS in Exercise Science/Psychology at UNC-CH, MS in Kinesiology at UGA Email: rach1@uga.edu
	Name: Melissa Erickson Hometown: Augusta, Georiga Degree Objective: PhD Exercise Physiology Adviser: Kevin McCully Previous Degree/Major: B.S. in Biology Email: melissa9@uga.edu
	Name: Michael Fedewa Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, MI Degree Objective: Ph.D. Adviser: Dr. Evans Previous Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S. Kinesiology; M.A. Exercise Physiology Email: fedew1mv@uga.edu
	Eric Freese Hometown: Washington, IL Degree Objective: PhD. Advisor: Kirk Cureton Previous Degree(s)/Major(s): BS, Kinesiology, University of Illinois; MS, Kinesiology, University of Georgia Email: efreese2@uga.edu
	Liz Hathaway Hometown: Statesboro, GA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Michael Schmidt Previous Degree/Major, Institution: M.Ed. in Kinesiology (Human Performance) from Georgia College, M.P.H. (Community Health) from Georgia Southern University, B.B.A. in Economics and B.S.Ed. in Sports Studies from the University of Georgia Email: lizhath@uga.edu
	Simon Higgins Hometown: Normanton, West Yorkshire, England Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, Leeds Metropolitan University Email: SH@UGA.EDU
	Kelsey Lyon Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Degree Objective: M.S. Advisor: Dr. Michael Schmidt Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Kinesiology & Health, Miami University of Ohio Email: klyon@uga.edu
	Lauren Peterson Hometown: Twinsburg, OH Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Exercise Science, Miami University Email: PETERSL5@uga.edu
	Kristine Polley Hometown: Marietta, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Kevin McCully Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Exercise Science, Florida State University Email: kpolley@uga.edu
	Name: Mary Ann Reynolds Hometown: Mobile, AL Degree Objective: Masters of Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Kevin McCully Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. Exercise Science, Auburn University Email: mar0006@uga.edu
	Name: Michael Southern Hometown: Greenville, SC Advisor: Kevin McCullyDegree Objective: M.S. Previous Degree/Major: B. S., Health Promotion and Wellness Email: wmsouth@uga.edu
	Name: Chad Straight Hometown: Narragansett, RI Degree Objective: Ph.D. Adviser: Dr. Evans Previous Degrees/major: BS and MS in Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island Email: chad1419@uga.edu
	Meynard John L. Toledo Hometown: Iloilo, Philippines Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Michael Schmidt Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS in Nursing/West Visayas State University Email: mjtoledo@uga.edu
	Name: Carlos X. Torres Hometown: Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BA in Physical Education, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; MS in Human Movement, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Email: carloata@uga.edu
	Kelly Turek Hometown: Novi, MI Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Kinesiology, Michigan State University; M.S. Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh Email: katurek@uga.edu
	Name: Christie L. Ward-Ritacco Hometown: Westerly, RI Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, M.S. Exercise Science, University of Rhode Island Email: ward33@uga.edu
	Hui-Ju Young Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Kevin McCully Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S.Ed. Exercise & Sport Science Email: zoey@uga.edu

M.S./PH.D. – EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

	Stephanie Cooper Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Phil Tomporowski Degree(s)/Major(s): B.A., B.S. Sports Medicine Email: SLCooper@uga.edu
	Name: Katie Fritz Hometown: Emerson, IA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Patrick O’Connor Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Kinesiology, Iowa State University E-mail:kmfritz@uga.edu
	Name: Jacob Lindheimer Hometown: Lewisville, NC Degree Objective: Ph.D. Adviser: Patrick O’Connor Previous Degree: Master of Arts General/Experimental Psychology Email: jakel@uga.edu
	Name: Bryan Loy Hometown: Oxford, Ohio Degree Objective: PhD in Exercise Psychology Adviser: Dr. O’Connor Previous Degree/major: MS in Kinesiology (concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, BA from The College of Wooster (psychology major) Email: bloy@uga.edu
	Derek Monroe Hometown: Aurora, OH Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rod Dishman Previous Degree: B.A. Psychobiology Email: dmon@uga.edu
	Michelle Okumura Hometown: Sandy, UT Degree objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Tomporowski Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S., Zoology; M.A., Exercise Science Email: michoki@uga.edu
	Name: Daniel Pendleton Hometown: Louisville, CO Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Phil Tomporowski Previous Degrees: B.S. in Exercise Science & Psychology, Colorado State University; M.S. Exercise Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Email: dannyp@uga.edu
	Kathryn Wilson Hometown: Amissville, VA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rod Dishman Degree(s)/Major(s): M.S. Exercise and Sport Science; B.S. Kinesiology Email: wilsonka@uga.edu

M.S./PH.D. – MOTOR BEHAVIOR

	Manuela Barna Hometown: Brasov, Romania Degree Objective: Ph.D. Adviser: Mike Horvat Degrees Majors: B.S., Physical Education and Sport; M.Ed., Physical Education and Kinesiology; M.Ed. Sport Management. Email: cbarna@uga.edu
	Kathy Carter Hometown: Athens, GA Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Mike Horvat Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S., Home Ec & Consumer Ser M.B.A., Business Administration Email: kathy44@uga.edu
	Ashley Eason Hometown: Duluth, GA Degree Objective: MS (Non-thesis) Advisor: Michael Horvat Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS Exercise Science, Georgia State University Email: adeason@uga.edu
	Hyoung Jin Park Hometown: Seoul, Korea Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Mike Horvat Previous Degrees: B.P.E. Special Physical Education; M.P.E. Physical Education Email: hjpark79@uga.edu
	Name: Courtney Richards Hometown: Marietta, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Michael Horvat Previous Degrees/Institution: B.S. Exercise and Health Science, Kennesaw State University Email: cmrichards102@gmail.com
	Name: Monica Sakalik Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Phil Tomporowski Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S.Ed., Exercise and Sports Science, UGA Email: saka1990@uga.edu
	Joel Seedman Hometown: Salinas, CA Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Michael Horvat Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S. Exercise Science, M.S. Applied Sport Science Email: jdseedma@uga.edu

M.S./PH.D. – SPORT MANAGEMENT AND POLICY

	Name: Lukman Abdulai Hometown: Calumet City, IL Degree Objective: MS Advisory: Dr. Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: University of Illinois, BS Sport Management Email: abdulai2@illinois.edu
	Name: Will Abney Hometown: Tifton, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.A./Latin, Mercer Univ; Master of Divinity, Mercer Univ; M.A./French, UGA; Ph.D./ Comparative Literature (in progress), UGA Email: william.m.abney@gmail.com
	Adrianna Archie Hometown: Wuerzburg, Germany Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. in Healthcare Management, Florida A & M University Email: aarchie@uga.edu
	Emma Ariyo Hometown: Kampala, Uganda Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Chepyator-Thomson Previous Degree/Major, Institution: MBA – Marketing & Management, University of Bridgeport Email: eariyo@uga.edu
	Name: Ashley R. Baker Hometown: Pontiac, Michigan Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees/major, Institution: M.Ed. Sport Administration, Bowling Green State University Email: abaker@uga.edu
	Dusty Bennett Hometown: Tyrone, GA Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: M.S. Sport Administration, Georgia State University Email: dbenn12@uga.edu
	Name: Jay Boling Hometown: Cumming, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/Institution: B.B.A in Management, Georgia College & State University E-mail: jtbol25@uga.edu
	Zachary Boseman Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.B.A., Information Systems Email: zboseman@uga.edu
	Maya Branch Hometown: Lithonia, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS Entomology, UGA Email: Branch.maya@gmail.com
	Name: Caitlin Breazeal (Kati) Hometown: Austin, Texas Degree Objective: Sports Management & Policy Advisor: Dr. Zhang Previous Major/Institution: Speech Communication, UGA Email: kbreazea@uga.edu
	Dymond Bush Hometown: East Providence, Rhode Island Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Rose Chepyator-Thomson Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Sports Management, Hampton University Email: dbush@uga.edu
	Jamie Childers Hometown: Mount Pleasant, SC Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Finance, Coastal Carolina University Email: childers.jac@gmail.com
	Name: Meg Conley Hometown: Leesburg, GA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BA English, University of Georgia and MS Higher Education, Florida State University Email: uga.meg@gmail.com
	Richard Kyle Davis Hometown: Macon, GA Degree Objective: Sports Management Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS, Business Administration/Management, UGA Email: kdav91@uga.edu
	Name: Kara Galloway Hometown: St. Augustine, FL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. Commerce & Business Administration; Major: Marketing; Institution: The University of Alabama Email: kmg@uga.edu
	Lisa Helth Hometown: Watkinsville, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Sport Management Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Psychology from UGA Email: lhelth@uga.edu
	Christopher Henderson Hometown: Kennesaw, GA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Chepyator-Thomson Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S.Ed. Sport Studies; M.S. Physical Education & Sport Studies Email: kodiakexpress@gmail.com
	Name: Dominique Holloman Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees/major, Institution: UGA: J.D.;M.Ed, Sport Studies; B.A., Sociology; B.S., Psychology Email: holloman@uga.edu
	Yu-Ling Huang Hometown: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Degree Objective: Ph.D Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: MS Sports and Leisure Management, National Taiwan Normal University Email: ylhuang@uga.edu
	Tomas JimenezHometown: Dacula, GA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees: B.A. Communication; M.S. Sports Administration Email: tjimenez@uga.edu
	Charles Jones Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Kevin Byon Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. in Multimedia Communication, M.S. in Sport Management – Georgia Southern University Email: jonescw@uga.edu
	Name: Minhong Kim Hometown: Seoul/South Korea Degree Objective: Ph.D Adviser: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/major: M.S. Sport Management Email: minong82@uga.edu/minong9980@gmail.com
	Name: Jenifer Kimbel Hometown: Chicago, IL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS, Human Performance and Sport Science, Tennessee State University Email: jkimbel@uga.edu
	Name: Sung Keun Koo Hometown: Seoul, S.Korea Degree Objective: Master Adviser: Kevin K. Byon, Ph.D. Previous Degree/major: Bachelor / Hospitality Business Email: koosung@uga.edu
	Esther Lee Hometown: Seoul, Korea Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees: B.A. Psychology; M.S.Ed. Sport Administration Email: jooyeon@uga.edu
	Name: Youngmoo Lee Hometown: Seoul South Korea Degree Objective: MS Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Kevin Byon Previous Degree/major: BS Physical Education
	Anna Miller Hometown: Johnson City, TN Degree Objective: M.S. Advisor: Billy Hawkins Degree(s)/Major(s): B.B.A., Real Estate, Risk Management and Insurance Email: amswim@uga.edu
	Name: Deulre Min (Sophia) Hometown: Seoul, Korea Degree Objective: Ph. D Adviser: Dr. James J. Zhang Previous Degree/major: MA sport education(sport marketing) Email: sdmin@uga.edu
	Brian Moore Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.A. Sociology, Minor- Public Health Email: moorebt@uga.edu
	Name: Mark Paschal Hometown: Charlotte, NC Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: Management and Society, UNC Chapel Hill Email: mpaschal@uga.edu
	N. David Pifer Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BA in Business/Covenant College, MS in Sport Administration/Marshall University Email: ndpifer@gmail.com
	Will ReynoldsHometown: Chattanooga, TN Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BA Communication Studies, UGA Email: wjr26@uga.edu
	Name: Jesse Roberts Hometown: Hampton, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S. Sport Management, UGA Email: jrob215@uga.edu
	Scott Rosen Hometown: Cary, North Carolina Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS in Business and Marketing Education, East Carolina University Email: srosen26@uga.edu
	John Ruskell Degree Obj: MS (Non-thesis) Advisor: Billy Hawkins Degrees Obtained: B.S.Ed., Sport Management Email: john78@uga.edu
	Name: Michael Terry Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: Journalism/UGA Email: mterry@uga.edu
	Name: Anne Threlkeld Hometown: Oxford, MS Degree Objective: Masters, Sports Management Advisor: Dr. Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: Psychology, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Email: annecthrelkeld91@gmail.com
	Name: Ryan J. Turcott Hometown: Helena, Montana Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Rose Chepyator-Thomson Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.A. Business Administration and Political Science, Pacific University of Oregon; M.A. Education, University of La Verne
	Name: David Vinturella Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Degree Objective: PHD, Sports Management Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree: MS, Sports Administration – Georgia State University E-Mail: dvinturella@aol.com
	Name: Yetao Wang (Yelena) Hometown: Shanghai, China Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS Journalism and Communications, Shanghai Int’l Studies Univ.; MS Sport Management, IUB Email: yetwang@uga.edu
	Name: Aron White Hometown: Columbia, MO Degree Objective: Sport Management Adviser: Dr. Billy Hawkins Previous Degree/major: Business Management – UGA Email: aronwhite81@gmail.com
	Name: Hyong LI Yim Hometown: Seoul, Korea Degree Objective: PhD Adviser: Dr. Kevin K. Byon Previous Degree/major: B.A. in Sport and Leisure Studies, M.A. in Sport Marketing Email: hiy0309@uga.edu
	Bo Zhao (Richard) Hometown: Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Bachelor of Education/Sports Coaching, Beijing Sport University Email: bozhao87@uga.edu
	Tianxin Zhou Hometown: Beijing, China Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS, International Economics and Trade, Shanghai Jiaotong University of China Email: zhoutianxin918@gmail.com

M.S./PH.D. – SPORT PEDAGOGY

	Bradley Allen Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Exercise Science, Ole Miss Email: bjallen@uga.edu
	Kipchumba Byron Hometown: Iten, Kenya Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rose Chepyator-ThomsonPrevious Degree: B.Ed. Arts Email: byronk@uga.edu
	Name: Aaron FrenchHometown: Savannah, GA Degree Objective: Health and PE teaching Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degree: Sports Studies Email: apaulf81@uga.edu
	David Harding Hometown: Covington, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS, Biology, Minor: Secondary Education w/licensure, Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH) Email: dharding@uga.edu
	Name: Meg InscoeHometown: Athens, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S.F.C.S. Child and Family Development, University of Georgia Email: inscoe.meg@gmail.com
	Jeremy LackmanHometown: Centertown, MO Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rose Chepyator-Thompson Degree(s)/Major(s): BS Psychology; MS Education Email: JeremyLackman@hotmail.com
	Jim McFather Hometown: Ellaville, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BSED Health and Physical Education, UGA Email: jimmcfather@gmail.com
	Josh Shelton Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Paul Schempp Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Physical Education, Indiana University; M.S. Sport Administration and Marketing, Indiana University Email: jjshelto@uga.edu
	Jeffrey Scott White Hometown: Canyon Country, CA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Schempp Degrees: B.A. Physical Education; M.A. Health Email: jwhite21@uga.edu or jeffreyscottwhite@me.com

M.S. STRENGTH, CONDITIONING AND FITNESS

	Darryn-Cynthia “DC” Amanda Hometown: Savannah, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Biochemistry, the University of Georgia Email: Dca2012@uga.edu
	Name: Chelsea Barr Hometown: Deland, IL Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degrees/major, Institution: Southeastern Louisiana University Email: Clbarr89@uga.edu
	Ian Carroll Hometown: North Chili, NY Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS, Health and Wellness, Canisius College Email: carrolli@uga.edu or carrolli@canisius.edu
	Cheston Cullens Hometown: Warthen, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS in Health and Physical Education, Valdosta State University Email: clcullens@valdosta.edu
	Jeremy Dean Hometown: Monroe, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/Major, Institution: BS.Ed. in Exercise Science, University of Georgia Email: jldean84@uga.edu
	Name: Jacob (Jake) Fedewa Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Adviser: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degrees: BS, Health Fitness in Preventative and Rehabilitative Programs, Central Michigan University E-mail: jakefedewa@gmail.com
	Name: Abigail Fish Hometown: Louisville, KY Degree Objective:MS Advisor: Dr .Ted Baumgartner Previous Degrees/major, Institution: Exercise and Sport Science, University of Georgia Email: afish@uga.edu
	Name: Diana Girtman Hometown: Statesboro, GA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degrees/major, Institution: All from Georgia Southern University: Ed.D., Education Administration; Ed.S., Education Administration; MBA; BS, Mathematics Email: dgirtman@gmail.com
	Name: Steven Haynes Hometown: Georgetown, TX Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BS Exercise Sport Science, Texas State University Email:sh1483@uga.edu
	Name: Chris Herold Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Michael Horvat Previous Degrees/major, Institution: B.S.Ed., Exercise and Sport Science, UGA Email: cherold@uga.edu
	Scott McDonald Hometown: Buford, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Strength, Conditioning, & Fitness Advisor: Dr. Michael Horvat Previous Degree/Major, Institution: B.S. Exercise Science, Georgia Southern University Email: mcdott@uga.edu
	Name: Chad McField Hometown: Long Island, NY Degree Objective: MS Adviser: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous degrees/majors: BS, Exercise and Sport Science, Costal Carolina University E-mail: cmmcfiel@uga.edu
	Name: Kelsey Jo Peasley Hometown: Burlington, Ia Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Ted Baumgartner Previous Degrees/major, Institution: BA Health and Human Physiology, The University of Iowa Email: kpeasley@uga.edu
	Rebekah Perry Hometown: Kennesaw, GA Degree Objective: Kinesiology-Clinical Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pritchett Previous Degree/Major, Institution: Nutrition Consumer Foods major from UGA Email: perry7@uga.edu
	Tyler Summey Hometown: Roswell, Ga Degree Objective: MS Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previious Degree: BS, Exercise Science, Georgia College E-mail: tsummey7@uga.edu
	Name: Peter Verdin Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia Advisor: Dr. Bud Cooper Previous Degrees: B.Ed. Sport Management, UGA Email: pverdin7@gmail.com