Alumni - Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

Benjamin Wise ’16 Health & Physical Education Teacher for the Harrisburg School District

Teaching a combination of both Health and Physical Education has been nice to keep my schedule varied and get to talk about more subjects which I enjoy.

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Bre Grignano ’09 Alumna lands game-day gig with Philadelphia Eagles

She works with Super Bowl champs

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Brienne Wickenheiser ’15 Applied Health Science Master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiologist at York Hospital

Ever wondered where an Applied Health Science major can take you? What are the possible next steps after graduation? One path that many Messiah graduates tend to take is graduate school. Messiah alumni Brienne Wickenheiser (15) recently finished her graduate studies, earning a master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology at East Stroudsburg University.

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Colin Tomes ’17 Physiotherapy Graduate Student at Bond University, Queensland, Australia

As an Air Force veteran, Tomes is pursuing a doctoral degree in physiotherapy (physical therapy) — giving back to injured members of military and police communities.

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Danielle Hepler ’18 Dietetic Internship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Having experienced the benefits of healthy food in my own life, helping others to do the same was a natural path

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Danny Williams ’07 Adventure education graduate Danny Williams’07 currently serves as the adventure recreation program coordinator at Penn State University

Like many students, Danny struggled in deciding what major would best fit his abilities and interests. At the time, his roommates suggested that he talk with Dr. Dave Tanis about pursuing adventure education. After a short time, Williams knew without a doubt that he wanted pursue this career path. Despite encountering struggles throughout his career, William has never regretted choosing a major and an occupation that he loves.

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Eve Allen ’17 Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher for East Pennsboro Area School District

Not only in academics, but Messiah College also taught me how to be an expression of the love of Jesus in my teaching.

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Heather Dippold ’14 Marine Educator at the University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center

Take the plunge. Adventure Education is a diverse field and the training you receive at Messiah College will open up many opportunities for you to impact the lives of others in a very meaningful (and really fun) way.

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Kaitlin Gill ’15

Kaitlin Gill stays busy with yearlong internship

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Kevin McIntyre ’10 Director of Summer Programs at Delaware County Christian School

Adventure Education is not only about learning through experience, it is about learning through relationships… I developed a passion for influencing people for Christ through the use of His creation and activity programming.

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Laura Dahl ’11 Lead guide, Zion Adventure

Does playing in scenic slot canyons, climbing rock faces and biking desert single-track sound like a dream job to you? That is the daily work of Laura Dahl '11, a lead guide and shop manager at Zion Adventure, a business providing adventure outfitting and guide services in southwest Utah. From Pennsylvania to Utah, Dahl has proved that anyone can conquer the world with a strong passion and determination for adventure.

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Nate Jenkins ’11 Ph.D. candidate, exercise physiology and nutrition, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Only the most motivated college students read scientific literature outside the classroom, and that type of personal drive is exactly what set apart Nathaniel Jenkins ’11 as a health and exercise science major at Messiah and now as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Patrick Zezulinski ’14 Master's student at Georgia State University & Graduate Assistant with Georgia State University Athletics Development

Having a strong work ethic, positive attitude, spirit of thankfulness, and passion for sports will allow you to succeed in sport management.

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