Alumni

Sarah Menard, 2022 graduate of the online UNH Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has firmly committed to her vocation. Raised by parents who specialized in education and social work, she was drawn to the caregiver model, influenced by Menard’s younger sibling who experiences multiple…

As a public radio journalist, Sylvia Perry (DNP 2022) visited several local health centers during a trip to Africa. Witnessing a group of efficient nurses run a tightly organized clinic in Zimbabwe triggered an epiphany that ignited her pivotal shift to a career in nursing. With a BA in History…

Her first brush with urgent care took place when Veronica Gore was a 911 operator in Chicago. The caller needed immediate help for a baby at risk from drowning so, until the ambulance arrived, Gore stayed on the phone to explain how to perform CPR. Although operators were not encouraged to…

Drawn to the adrenaline-packed experience of caring for emergency patients in accident and disaster zones, Donna Primera started her career as a hospital flight nurse. One of her missions involved flying into the Baton Rouge area after a devastating hurricane to assist with the rescue and…

Mother of four and wife of a career infantry service member, Breanne Vasquez has managed the family household singlehandedly during her husband’s multiple deployments while holding down a full-time job and pursuing her own academic studies. This challenging combination underscores her strength,…

Whether she is mapping a career path or charting a racecar course, Ashley Pinkham knows how to keep her seat while navigating the bumps and curves. With a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry, Pinkham launched her career as an Environmental Educator at Wells National Estuarine Research…

“As a nurse, I feel fortunate to enjoy the wonderful feeling of offering support during a patient’s most vulnerable time.” A Chicago native with fourteen years of nursing experience, Ariel Roche is a first-generation college graduate. With the same fortitude of a nurse relative who became a…

Brendan McCann '11 is an Exercise Science program alum from Newmarket, New Hampshire.

Morgan James '17, '19G is a Communication Sciences and Disorders alum who is currently working in a school-based setting.

Name: Rebecca Daniels Hometown: Andover, MA UNH Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science Graduation Year: 2016  What are you currently doing? I am a research coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital, working on exercise intervention studies to improve recovery following concussion.  How did your…

Name:  Sean McGrimleyHometown:  Seneca Falls, NYMajor:  Physical Education & Health PedagogyGraduation Year:  Undergraduate 2010, Graduate 2011 What are you currently doing?I am currently teaching elementary physical education at Little Harbour School in Portsmouth, NH.  Along with teaching…

Keryn Bernard-Kriegl is a UNH alumna several times over. A 1989 graduate of the UNH Leisure Management and Tourism program, Keryn received her M.S. in Family Studies in 1993.