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Connect, Engage, Grow.

The mission of the chapter is to build a strong relationship between UNLV and its Alumni and friends. This relationship is strengthened by active participation in the objectives of the Chapter to benefit the SIHS and UNLV through outreach, engagement, and philanthropy for the benefit of UNLV.

About Us

The School of Integrated Health Sciences (SIHS) Alumni Chapter received approval in October 2021. In the fall semester of 2020, a group of alumni met to discuss the possibility and requirements of forming a chapter. This group of alumni continued to meet during early 2021 and developed the Bylaws for the Chapter.

Chapter Members

Meghan Wonderling

President: Meghan Wonderling

Megan Wonderling received her B.S. in Athletic Training from UNLV in 2018. Megan is now a two time graduate of UNLV after recently completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy 2021

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Vice President: Earl Love, Jr.

Earl Love received his B.S in Nuclear Medicine Technology from UNLV in 1998. He currently works at Kaiser Permanente, in Richmond, California, as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Michaela Goodwin

Treasurer: Michaela Goodwin

Michaela Goodwin graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Athletic Training. She is currently a licensed and board-certified athletic trainer that works here in Las Vegas. She looks forward to giving back and also maintaining a connection with the university and fellow graduates.

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Secretary: Oscar Lopez-Huerta

Oscar is a Las Vegas native, a two-time graduate from UNLV, and currently works as an associate athletic trainer with the baseball team at UNLV. Aside from athletic training, he enjoys live music and spending time with friends and family.

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Member at Large: Ashley Hitchcock

Ashley graduated in 2021 with her M.S. in Kinesiology. She currently teaches middle school Physical Education and strives to get students excited to exercise. Ashley is also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in town. She is excited to stay involved and give back.

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Chapter News and Highlights

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As more Americans live with limb loss, UNLV physical therapy research team explores novel ways to smooth the path to rehabilitation and recovery after amputation.

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The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

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UNLV research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking Alzheimer’s.

Class Notes

Lydia Villoria-Thoulag

Lydia Villoria-Thoulag, '13 BS Kinesiology, had a baby in September 2023. She lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jerry Bean

Jerry Bean, '04 MS Kinesiology, provides sports medicine and performance enhancement services to all facets of Navy and Marine Corps aviation. Aviation, motorcycles, and the beach are his hobbies. He lives in Pensacola, Florida.