Graduate Students - Student Directory
M.S./PH.D. – Athletic Training
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Name: Patrick Curry
Hometown: Durham, CT Degree Objective: MS Adviser: Dr. Ferrara Previous Degree/MajorBS Athletic Training, University of Connecticut Email: patcurry@uga.edu |
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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 |
M.S./Ph.D. – Biomechanics
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Name: Jupil(JP) Ko
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Degree Objective: MS Sports Medicine/Biomechanics Adviser: Dr. Brown Previous Degree: BS Athletic Training Email: jpko@uga.edu |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
M.S. – Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Name: Kyle Ginn
Hometown: Jonesboro, GA Degree Objective: Clinical Exercise Physiology Adviser: Dr. Evans Previous Degree/major: B.S., Exercise Science Email: kginn1@uga.edu |
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Name: Da’Lynn Mills
Hometown: Cranberry Twp. Pa Degree Objective: Clinical Exercise Physiology Adviser: Dr. Evans Previous Degree/major: Health and Physical Activity specializing in Exercise Science Email: dmm85@uga.edu |
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Whitni Jo McConnell Wonderlin
Hometown: Franklin, TN Degree Objective: MS Clinical Exercise Physiology Adviser: Dr. Ellen Evans Previous Degree/major: BS/ Dietetics Email: whit226@uga.edu |
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Name: Tiffany Norris
Hometown: Fayetteville,GA Degree Objective: Clinical Exercise Physiology(Non-thesis) Adviser: Ellen Evans Previous Degree/major: Biology Pre-med Email: tffnyalv@uga.edu |
M.S./Ph.D. – Exercise Physiology
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Name: Jessica Binkowski
Hometown: Cumming, Ga Advisor: Lesley White Degree Objective: M.S. Previous Degree/Major: B. S., Biology Email: jbinks@uga.edu |
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Name: Melissa Erickson
Hometown: Augusta, Georiga Degree Objective: M.S. Exercise Physiology (thesis based program) Adviser: Kevin McCully Previous Degree/Major: B.S. in Biology Email: melissa9@uga.edu |
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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 |
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Eric Freese
Hometown: Washington, IL Degree Objective: PhD. Advisor: Kirk Cureton Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S., Kinesiology Email: efreese2@uga.edu |
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Name: Nick Gist
Hometown: Alpine, CA Degree Objective: Ph.D. Adviser: Dr. Cureton Previous Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S. Life Sciences; M.Ed. Exercise Science Email: nickgist@uga.edu
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Jill Lucas
Hometown: Davidson, NC Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Mike Schmidt Previous Degrees: B.S. Health & Exercise Science; M.A. Exercise & Sport Science Email: jlucas@uga.edu |
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Terence Ryan
Hometown: Palm Bay, FL Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Kevin McCully Previous Degree/major: B.S. in Exercise Science, M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion Email: ryan@uga.edu |
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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 |
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Christie L. Ward
Hometown: Westerly, RI Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Ellen Evans Degree/major: M.S., Exercise Physiology Email: christieward@gmail.com or ward33@uga.edu |
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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
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Amanda Caravalho
Hometown: Holly Springs, NC Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Pat O’Connor Degree(s)/Major(s): B.A. Psychology; M.S. Psychology Email: acaraval@uga.edu |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Derek Monroe
Hometown: Aurora, OH Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rod Dishman Previous Degree: B.A. Psychobiology Email: dmon@uga.edu |
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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 |
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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. – General
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Name: Michelle Gehret
Hometown: Fort Recovery, Ohio Degree Objective: Exercise Science (Non-thesis) Adviser: Dr. Baumgartner Previous Degree/major: Exercise Science Bachelors from the University of Dayton Email: gehretma@gmail.com |
M.S./Ph.D. – Motor Behavior
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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 |
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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 |
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Hyoung Jin Parkometown: 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 |
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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 |
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Name: Alexis YoculanHometown: Athens, GA
Degree Objective: Motor Behavior Adviser: Dr. Mike Horvat Previous Degree/major: International Affairs Email: ayoculan@gmail.com or alexisy@uga.edu |
M.S./Ph.D. – Sport Pedagogy
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Brian Berger
Hometown: Auburn, AL Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Paul Schempp Degree(s)/Major(s): M.S. Sports Management Email: bergerbs@uga.edu |
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Kipchumba Byron
Hometown: Iten, Kenya Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rose Chepyator-Thomson Previous Degree: B.Ed. Arts Email: byronk@uga.edu |
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Name: Corey Davis
Hometown: Longbranch, New Jersey Degree Objective: Kinesiology Pedagogy Adviser: Brian McCullick Previous Degree/major: Health/PE Email: cd7@uga.edu |
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Name: Aaron French
Hometown: Savannah, GA Degree Objective: Health and PE teaching Advisor: Dr. Bryan McCullick Previous Degree: Sports Studies Email: apaulf81@uga.edu |
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Stephen Imperiale-Hagerman
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Paul Schempp Previous Degrees: B.S. Economics; M.A. Economics Email: smih@uga.edu |
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Jeremy Lackman
Hometown: Centertown, MO Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Rose Chepyator-Thompson Degree(s)/Major(s): BS Psychology; MS Education Email: JeremyLackman@hotmail.com |
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Nilo Ramos
Hometown: Curitiba, Brazil Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Bryan McCullick Previous Degrees: B.S. Health & Physical Education; M.Ed. Health & Physical Education Email: niloramos@hotmail.com |
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Sara Strenglis
Hometown: Atlanta, GA Degree Objective: MS non-thesis Advisor: Bryan McCullick Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S. Kinesiology Email: sstrenglis@gmail.com |
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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./PH.D. – SPORT MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
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Tiffany Barney
Hometown: Conyers, GA Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Hawkins Previous Degree: B.S.Ed. Exercise & Sport Science Email: tbar504@uga.edu |
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Name: Natasha Brison
Hometown: Brunswick, GA Degree Objective: PhD in Sport Management and Policy Adviser: Dr. Thomas Baker and Dr. Kevin Byon Previous Degree/major: M.S. in Sport Administration; J.D. Email: nbrison2@uga.edu |
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Name: Sam Coon
Hometown: Bishop, GA Degree Objective: MS Non-thesis Adviser: Dr. Baker Previous Degree/Major: Marketing Email: samcoon@uga.edu |
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Joseph Nehemiah Cooper
Hometown: Greensboro, NC Degree Objective: Ph.D. Advisor: Billy Hawkins Degree(s)/Major(s): B.A. Recreation Administration, B.A. Sociology, M.A. Sport Administration Email: joeycoop@uga.edu or josephncooper@yahoo.com |
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Alyssa Ferguson
Hometown: Orange Park, FL Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Dr. Byon Previous Degrees: B.A. Business Administration; M.S. Sport Management Email: afergu@uga.edu |
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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 |
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Tomas Jimenez
Hometown: Dacula, GA Degree Objective: PhD Advisor: Billy Hawkins Previous Degrees: B.A. Communication; M.S. Sports Administration Email: tjimenez@uga.edu |
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Name: Minhong Kim
Hometown: Seoul/South Korea Degree Objective: Ph.D Adviser: Dr. James Zhang Previous Degree/major: M.S. Sport Management |
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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 |
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Name: Tyler Krajec
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Non-Thesis, Sports Management & Policy Previous Degree/Major: B.B.A./Management Email: bigty@uga.edu |
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Name: Courtney Kupets
Hometown: Athens, Georgia Degree Objective: Athletic Department Adviser: Thomas Baker Previous Degree/major: Housing Email: courtney.kupets@gmail.com |
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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 |
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Name: Youngmoo Lee
Hometown: Seoul South Korea Degree Objective: MS Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Kevin Byon Previous Degree/major: BS Physical Education |
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Mike Macdonald
Hometown: Roswell, GA Degree Objective: M.S. Non-Thesis Advisor: Joel Maxcy Degree(s)/Major(s): B.B.A. in Finance Email: michaelmacdonald@gmail.com |
| Name: Will MacEwen
Hometown: Atlanta, GA Degree Objective: Master’s in Sports Management, Non-Thesis Adviser: Dr. Baker Previous Degree/major: BS Ed in Sports Management Email: wmacewen@sports.uga.edu |
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Name:Kelley McGarity
Hometown: Athens, GA Degree Objective:M.S. Sport Management & Policy Advisor: Dr. Baker Previous Degree/Major: AB Speech Communications Email: kam@uga.edu |
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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 |
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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 |
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Name: Michael Nuckles
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois Degree Objective: University professor (M.S. then Ph.D.) Adviser: Dr. Byon Previous Degree/major: B.S. in Sport Management at High Point University Email: nuckles@uga.edu |
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Jesse Rappole
Hometown: Bemus Point, NY Degree Objective: Ph.D Advisor: Thomas Baker Degree(s)/Major(s): B.A. Political Science, J.D. Email: Jesse3@uga.edu |
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Name: Jaleesa Rhoden
Hometown: London Ontario, Canada Degree Objection: Sports Management and Policy Adviser: Billy Hawkins Previous Degree/Major: Business Management and Consumer Economics Email: jrho15@uga.edu |
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Name: John Ruskell
Degree Obj: MS (Non-thesis) Advisor: Billy Hawkins Degrees Obtained: B.S.Ed., Sport Management Email: john78@uga.edu |
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Name: Carolina Salge
Hometown: São Roque, SP Degree Objective: PhD Adviser: Kevin Byon Previous Degree/major: Masters of Arts in Economics Email: csalge@uga.edu |
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Name: Aron White
Hometown: Columbia, MO Degree Objective: Sport Management Adviser: Dr. Billy Hawkins Previous Degree/major: Business Management – UGA Email: aronwhite81@gmail.com |
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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 |
M.S. Strength, Conditioning and Fitness
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Name: Mike Morrison
Hometown: Bloomington, IN Degree Objective: Master’s NT Strength & Conditioning Advisor: Ted Baumgartner Degree(s)/Major(s): BS Exercise Sci Ball State Univ Email: morrison@uga.edu |
