On November 22nd, six young Kinesiology alumni were recognized at the Louisiana Tech football game vs. Liberty University. That morning Dr. David Szymanski (Kinesiology Department Chair) and several Kinesiology faculty members greeted the alumni and their families in the lobby of Scotty Robertson Memorial Gym. After introductions and remarks, all enjoyed a tour of the classrooms and labs to see updates to the facility since their graduation. Each alum was presented with a certificate of recognition and gift bag.
Dr. Henrietta Pichon (Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences) joined in the festivities at the CEHS Tailgate Tent and then hosted the alumni and their families at the Davison Athletics Complex for the pre-game meal and the football game. The alums, along with Dr. Pichon and Dr. Szymanski, were recognized on field during the game. It was great inaugural event.
The alumni recognized were…
Physical Therapist – Dr. Lovely Wilkerson: Graduated LaTech with BS in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 2019. Works at Melanie Massey Physical Therapy in Ruston, LA.
Prosthetics /Orthotist and Clinical Manager – Bradley Carver: Graduated LaTech with BS in Kinesiology and Health Science in 2013. Works at Methodist Orthotics & Prosthetics in Monroe, LA.
Field Clinical Specialist at Biotronik (Cardiac Rhythm Management Industry) – Jesse Wendt: Graduated with BS in Kinesiology and Health Sciences in 2021. Works at Biotronik in Lafayette, LA.
Lead Cognitive Performance Specialist – Daniel Johnson: Graduated LaTech with BA in Psychology in 2022 and MS in Kinesiology: Sport & Exercise Psychology concentration in 2024. Works at H2F Holistic Health and Fitness (Fort Polk) in Leesville, LA.
Associate Professor – Dr. Tyler Donahue: Graduated LaTech with MS in Kinesiology: Sports Performance concentration in 2013. Earned PhD from University of Mississippi in 2019. Works at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS.
US Marine Corps Special Operations Command Liaison Officer to Special Operations Command (Central) – Major Jeremy Carter: Graduate LaTech with BS in KINE with dual concentrations in clinical & health promotion in 2011 and MS in Kinesiology: Exercise Science concentration in 2012. Major Carter serves at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL.
Our next six blogs will feature each alum as they have each agreed to write an article sharing their professional adventures.
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