Alumni Spotlight
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Stephen Volek
My degree in Kinesiology helped set the foundation for my career as a sports performance professional by exposing me to the variety of challenges I experience in the profession daily.
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![Chris Merritt](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-chris-merritt_0.jpg?h=b7fc14ee&itok=j-l6tMte)
Chris Merritt
My Kinesiology courses gave me the knowledge and opportunity to better serve my clients.
![Nicole Walsh](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-nicole-walsh_0.jpg?h=4b8e9266&itok=XPW1uLGS)
![Nicole Walsh](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-nicole-walsh_0.jpg?h=4b8e9266&itok=XPW1uLGS)
Nicole Walsh
The courses I took in Kinesiology taught me how the human body moves and operates which enables me to give my clients the best experience.
![Dong Kim](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-dong-kim_0.jpeg?itok=nEXqnJpC)
![Bianca Vicente](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-bianca-vicente.jpg?h=e3c2f745&itok=I1jbWFP4)
![Bianca Vicente](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-bianca-vicente.jpg?h=e3c2f745&itok=I1jbWFP4)
Bianca Vicente
My Kinesiology degree provided me with extensive knowledge to be successful in both my professional and athletic career.
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![Zack Papalia](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-zack-papalia.png?h=c5655b5e&itok=yHxTkoTR)
Zack Papalia
While the foundational education speaks for itself, the support given by the faculty and staff has truly been the differentiator.
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Davie Jane Gilmour
The Kinesiology faculty saw the value in my work and how it contributed to my educational experiences.
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Jeff Young
My experience at Penn State had a profound influence on who I am as a professional.
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Daniel Bove
Penn State’s kinesiology program gave me a holistic understanding of the human body and its interconnected systems which enables me to assess, and problem solve with a unique perspective.
![Kyle Carter Professional](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/kinesiology-kines-kyle-carter-professional.jpg?itok=0t089J7O)
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Kyle Carter
His time studying Kinesiology at Penn State gave him a strong foundation of knowledge to work with before going out into the real world and getting hands on experience in the field.
![Janelle MacAulay](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-janelle-macaulay.jpg?h=52119415&itok=Snyi9Ryz)
![Janelle MacAulay](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-janelle-macaulay.jpg?h=52119415&itok=Snyi9Ryz)
Jannell MacAulay
Her Kinesiology degree laid the foundation for her to think up innovative solutions to the challenges so many high-performance cultures and leaders struggle with today.
![Melissa Minniti](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/movement-science/kinesiology-kines-movement-science-melissa-minniti_1.jpg?h=c5655b5e&itok=GjzJyYKU)
![Melissa Minniti](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/movement-science/kinesiology-kines-movement-science-melissa-minniti_1.jpg?h=c5655b5e&itok=GjzJyYKU)
Melissa Minniti
My degree in Kinesiology prepared me significantly for Physical Therapy school and provided a solid foundation on the concepts of biomechanics, exercise science, anatomy and physiology.
![Gregory Miskinis](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-website-story-image-size-123jpg.jpg?itok=rMSORgpJ)
![Gregory Miskinis](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-website-story-image-size-123jpg.jpg?itok=rMSORgpJ)
Gregory Miskinis
The Kinesiology program prepared me for a life of success.
![Heather Shevchik O'Brien](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-heather-shevchik-obrien_0.jpg?h=c5655b5e&itok=Y_37FW9R)
![Heather Shevchik O'Brien](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-heather-shevchik-obrien_0.jpg?h=c5655b5e&itok=Y_37FW9R)
Heather Shevchik O'Brien
The education program and professors from the Kinesiology department provided a foundation of knowledge and confidence that has been crucial throughout her career.
![Mark Stephens](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-mark-stephens-story-image-size-1jpg_0.jpg?itok=e18E4ebz)
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Mark Stephens
My mentors in the department taught me to problem solve through the lens of science and human performance.
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Craig Lindell
The Kinesiology program truly set me up for success in graduate school and now as a business owner.
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Richard A. Pierre-Louis
His degree gave him the confidence to thrive in the industry and overcome any challenges he encounters.
![Kathryn Graham](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/kinesiology-kines-alumni-kathryn-graham_0.jpg?itok=VfDHMviB)
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Kathryn Graham
The core Kinesiology classes laid the framework for her to excel in her emphasis in graduate school.
![Jon and Alexa](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-jon-and-alexa.jpg?h=b96685d4&itok=X0NL9Vpc)
![Jon and Alexa](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/exercise-science/kinesiology-kines-exercise-science-jon-and-alexa.jpg?h=b96685d4&itok=X0NL9Vpc)
Jon Wells and Alexa Hetzel
Jon and Alexa are forever grateful to Penn State for introducing them to EACH OTHER!
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Itsuko Yamaguchi
The Athletic Training program at Penn State is the foundation of everything I’ve been through, and still is today.
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Barry Franklin
My experience at Penn State was truly one of the highlights of my professional career--my GPS to success.
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Kevin Cousins
Majoring in Kinesiology laid the foundation for his career. The course work and exposure really solidified his decision to enter the sports medicine realm.
![Kathryn Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/movement-science/kinesiology-kines-movement-science-kathryn-davis.jpg?h=e62f1316&itok=cWGpXymq)
![Kathryn Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/callout_image_210x210/public/kinesiology-kines/alumni/movement-science/kinesiology-kines-movement-science-kathryn-davis.jpg?h=e62f1316&itok=cWGpXymq)
Kathryn Dainty Davis
A degree in Kinesiology was instrumental in providing Kathryn Dainty Davis with an incredibly successful career.