CHBS Student Advisory Board
The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Student Advisory Committee provides support to the college in meeting strategic goals, communicating events and initiatives, and improving the student experience. Service on the committee requires attending one full board meeting each semester and picking areas of interest among the activities that are planned for the semester so as to provide leadership and direction for those activities.
Nayeli Moreno, Department of Psychology & Counseling
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Nayeli Moreno and I am a first year graduate student in the School Psychology, Ed. S. program. I am from West Texas, where I received my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Tech University, and then worked as a third-grade bilingual/esl teacher. I always knew that I wanted to work in education because school was my absolute favorite place to be as a child. I decided to make the career change from being a classroom teacher to a school psychologist because I’d like to recreate that same safe and fun learning environment that I had experienced, not just for my students, but for all students.
Cassidy Fronk, Department of Psychology & Counseling
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Cassidy Fronk. I was originally born in Des Moines, Iowa but my 2 daughters and I moved to Conway about 3 years ago and have loved it ever since! I am currently a junior double majoring in the fields of Psychology and Addiction Treatment. My goal is to continue my education with graduate school and pursue a career of using therapeutic techniques to help others overcome their life struggles and be the versions of themselves they strive to be.
Aileen Gonzalez, Department of Exercise and Sports Science
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Aileen Gonzalez and I am a sophomore majoring in Exercise Science with hopes to become a Physical Therapist. I am from Rogers, AR, and graduated from Rogers High School in 2022. I am looking forward to working with the CHBS and the Exercise Science Department to benefit our community and college experience.
Destini Barker, Department of Exercise and Sports Science
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Destini Barker and I am from Bentonville, AR. My classification is 1st year Athletic Training Graduate Program, when I graduated I would love to work at a clinic or alongside an hospital to provide medical care for a local high school! I wanted to serve on the board because I wanted to represent and be an advocate for exercise science and athletic training within the field.
Sarah Freeman, School of Nursing
Spring 2024 Term
Sarah Freeman is a registered nurse with 17 years of varied professional experience, including serving in an administrative, quality improvement role. She will graduate in May 2024 with her Master of Science in Nursing Education. She is an adjunct clinical faculty member for the UCA School of Nursing and is the Nursing Education Support Specialist. Sarah is a long-time Conway resident and serves on the Executive Board of the Faulkner County Agency on Aging and as the Graduate Student Representative of the Evaluation and Quality Assurance Committee for the UCA School of Nursing. She and her husband have a blended family of five children. She enjoys reading, traveling, and watching the kid’s activities in her spare time.
Cooper Bowman, School of Nursing
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Cooper Bowman, I am a Junior Nursing major here at the University of Central Arkansas. I am also member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, and I am excited to serve the UCA Nursing Program as it’s representative on the Student Advisory Board!
Blake Smith, Department of Health Sciences
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Blake Smith. I am a Health Promotion major with special interests in managing non profit healthcare and working to solve health disparities.
Nia Newsom, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Nia Newsome and I am from Dallas, Texas. I am a Junior here at UCA and my major is Communication Sciences and Disorders. I currently work at Pediatrics Plus as a Behavior Technician and hope to become an Audiologist after I obtain my Doctorate in Audiology in grad school.
Kenzie Blanchard, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Kenzie Blanchard. I am a junior Communication Sciences and Disorders major. I am from Corning, AR. I plan to complete graduate school to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I am also involved in Sigma Kappa, Dance Marathon Executive Board, and the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.
Allison Teague, Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Allison Teague, a third year occupational therapy student. I currently work as a Graduate Assistant in the Occupational Therapy Department and at Conway Regional Inpatient Rehabilitation as a therapy technician. I am preparing for my doctoral capstone where I will be working alongside Dr. Jordan to provide workshops for those with dementia and their caregivers through the S-TAP Program on campus.
Halah Nelson, Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Halah Nelson, and I am a 3rd year OTD student and currently work as a GA within the department. This year, I will complete my classes and then begin my capstone project, which will be focused on the program development of an oncology rehabilitation program in Texarkana alongside James Saviers and Christus St. Michael. I am passionate about exploring various practice settings and educating clients in a way that supports their journey.
Anne Moellers, Department of Physical Therapy
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Anne Moellers and I am a second-year doctorate student in the Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at UCA. I am originally from Little Rock, AR, but have lived in Conway for the past 6 years while pursuing my undergraduate and doctoral studies at UCA. I am passionate about studying physical therapy so I can help empower my patients to return to their prior level of function through problem solving, collaboration, and movement.
Jackie Barker, Department of Nutrition and Family Sciences
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Jackie Barker, I am majoring with a BSE in Family & Consumer Sciences Education with a minor in Teaching & Learning, to become a 8th-12th grade F.A.C.S Teacher in the secondary education field.
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Emily Taylor, Department of Health Sciences
Spring 2024 Term
My name is Emily Taylor and I am a junior health science major with an emphasis in health services administration. I am from Mammoth Spring, AR and graduated from Highland High School in 2022. I plan to eventually get a master’s degree in health administration and work in hospital management. I am looking forward to working with my peers to improve the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences on the student advisory board!