NCWU Exercise Science Student Highlights
NC Wesleyan University’s Exercise Science alumni represent the real‑world impact of the program across health, fitness, sports performance, rehabilitation, and graduate education fields. This page highlights how Exercise Science program graduates apply their academic foundation, hands‑on experience, and mentorship to pursue careers in exercise physiology, coaching, healthcare, wellness, and advanced professional programs. Exercise Science Alumni success stories reinforce the value of experiential learning, professional preparation, and lifelong connections within the NC Wesleyan community.
Logan Stolz
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Amber Pierce
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending Appalachian State University, Master of Science in Athletic Training
Linda Nhiwatiwa
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Ava Lowry
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Tennessee State University
Isaiah Zaino
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Western Carolina University
Thiago Gianico
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Beth Fothergill
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the MSC Program in Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia
Breanna Falls
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Wingate University
Andrew Brown
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Keira Boisvert
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Campbell University
Hannah Byrd
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at South College-Atlanta
Morgan Aycock
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at ECU
Justin Szczypinski
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
Emily Foraker
2025-2026 EXS Graduate
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Attending North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Public Health
Justin McDonald
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Winston-Salem State University
Maddy Edwards
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
Colin Scoggins
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT) and ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor® (ACSM-GEI)
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Attending the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Campbell University
Vicky Farji
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
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Currently general manager at Anytime Fitness, Southern Pines, NC
Zach Joyner
2024-2025 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
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Attending North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Gustavo Antonio Rivas Ramirez
2023-2024 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
Zach Marquis
2023-2024 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
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Attending Slippery Rock University- Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
Santiago Scida
2023-2024 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
Isaiah Matta
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP)
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Attending North Carolina Wesleyan University- Master of Science in Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Isabell Neall
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT) and ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor® (ACSM-GEI)
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Attending Duke University- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Kelsey Marshall, MS
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
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Attended Lenoir Rhyne University – Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Currently working at Duke Health & Fitness Center
Tristan Vansteene
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer(ACSM-CPT) and ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM-GEI)
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Attending the University of the French West Indies-Master’s in Sports Science, Training, and Optimization of Sports Performance
Matan Amitay
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer(ACSM-CPT)
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Attending Tel-Aviv University – Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
Snejana Spinache, MS
2022-2023 EXS Graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
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Attended UNCC- Master of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Currently working at Novant Health
Savannah Frye, OTD
2021-2022 EXS graduate
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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
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Attending the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) – Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD)
Emily Ketchum, OTD, OTR/L
2021-2022 EXS graduate
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Occupational Therapist at KM Pediatric Therapy, Inc., Raleigh NC
Emily Sullivan, MSAT
2021-2022 EXS graduate
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
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Athletic Trainer at Washington High School, Washington, NC
Empris Smith, MSAT
2021-2022 EXS graduate
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Athletic Trainer at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, Virginia Beach, VA
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Attended Lynchburg University- Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
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Currently works at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
Rolando Valladarez, MS
2020-2021 EXS Graduate
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
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Exercise Physiologist II at ECU, Greenville, NC
Alissa Hunt, BS
2020-2021 EXS Graduate
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Ashe Memorial Hospital, Jefferson, NC
Nadeem Jaber, OTD, OTR/L
2020-2021 EXS graduate
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
Tyler Ricks, PT, DPT
2018-2019 EXS Graduate
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Physical Therapist at Goldsboro Physical Therapy and Fitness
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