Category: Health and Wellness Spotlights

Every day, people across communities are dedicating their time and passion to help others live healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives. Whether through professional achievements, volunteer efforts, or personal commitment, these individuals are making a lasting impact.

Health and Wellness Spotlights is an ongoing series that highlights those leading the way in promoting wellness, recreation, sport, and healthy living. From industry professionals to everyday champions, we’re proud to share their stories and celebrate their contributions.

  • Shannon (Speed) Rex

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Shannon Rex | 2016-2022 | Baltimore, MD Job Title | Current Employer Assistant Professor, Director Graduate Certificate in Health Coaching | University of Delaware Education MS Kinesiology & Health Promotion, 2019 PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2022 Graduate Certificate, College Teaching, 2021 Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics, 2022 Learn about…

  • Laura (Simpson) Bellows

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Laura Bellows | 1995-1997 | Ithaca, NY Job Title | Current Employer Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences | Cornell University Education 1997, BS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (double major), minor in Nutrition Learn about Laura Awards/Recognitions/Accomplishments In 2010, I was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award…

  • Gabby (Walsh) Kinnamon

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Gabby Kinnamon | 2014-2018 | Columbus, OH Job Title | Current Employer Manager of Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness | The Ohio State University Education Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies – Wright State University – 2014 Master of Science – Kinesiology – Miami University – 2018 Learn…

  • Seth Asbury

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Seth Asbury | 2001-2002 | San Antonio, TX Job Title | Current Employer Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Event Management; Part Time Faculty Sport Management | Trinity University Education Vincennes University 1998, AS Sports Studies  Indiana State University 2000, BS Recreation & Sport Management Miami…

  • Katie (Gray) Kelly

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Katie Kelly | 2004-2007 | Carmel, IN Job Title | Current Employer Southport Middle School Assistant Principal | Perry Township Schools Education 2005, BS, Major- Secondary Social Studies Education, Minors- History and Political Science2007, MA, History Learn about Katie Awards / Recognitions / Personal or Career Accomplishments…

  • Justin Beck

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Justin Beck | 2010-2014 | Hamilton, OH Job Title | Current Employer District Athletic Director | Ross Local Schools Education 2014 – Bachelors: Mild to Moderate Special Education : Miami University2021 – Masters: School Leadership and Administration: Concordia University Chicago Learn about Justin Awards / Recognitions /…

  • George Brown

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  George Brown | 1982-1984 | Woodbury, Minnesota Job Title | Current Employer Assistant Vice Provost (Student Affairs) and Director of University Recreation and Wellness | The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Education M.A. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (1983) Learn About George

  • Tara Britton

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Tara (Siehl) Britton | 2003-2018 | Batesville, Indiana Job Title | Current Employer CEO | Southeastern Indiana YMCA Education Bachelor of Science in Education (Physical Education), Coaching minor, 2005 Learn About Tara

  • Chrissy (Hogg) Walters

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Chrissy (Hoggs) Walters | 1999-2002 | Bainbridge, OH Job Title | Current Employer Director Internal Audit | American Greetings Education   – Miami University, 2002 Accounting major   – John Carroll, 2003 MBA Learn about Chrissy Awards / Recognitions / Personal or Career Accomplishments I am a Certified Public…

  • Lauren Olson

    Name | Years at Miami | City, State  Lauren (Martini) Olson | 2000-2004 | Columbia, SC Job Title | Current Employer Associate Director of Campus Recreation | University of South Carolina Education Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Studies (2004) Additional Comments So excited to see what y’all are able to put together!