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MS-CP Faculty Member Helps Children with Motor Development, Feeding, and Nutrition

Posted on in Careers in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

Amanda Stevens, DC, MS (ACN), BS (KIN) has dedicated her career to pediatric and perinatal care. She earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick and her master’s degree in applied clinical nutrition from Northeastern College of Health Sciences. Since graduating from Palmer West with her Doctor of Chiropractic in 2011, she has worked with children—primarily infants—especially supporting gross motor development and feeding success. Originally from New Brunswick, she practices in Kelowna, British Columbia, and has found her calling in caring for children and teaching others to do the same. “In treating children, especially infants, you …

Physical Therapist and Instructor Earning Logan’s Ed.D. To Increase Impact on Students

Posted on in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Students

Samantha Marocco, PT, DPT, MS, GCS Emeritus came to Logan University for her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) to make a bigger impact in student success at her teaching position at Utica University. “I looked into Logan’s Ed.D. curriculum, and I found it to be the perfect fit for my career goals and the audience I am trying to impact,” she said. Dr. Marocco earned her master’s degree in basic science/gerontology from Clarkson University and her bachelors and doctor of physical therapy degrees from Russell Sage College.  After working with older adults for several years, she also …

Logan’s MS-AND Offered Perfect Mix of Clinical, Didactic Learning for Alumna Stephanie Rossler

Posted on in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

Stephanie Rossler, MS, RDN (’21) was always interested in nutrition and helping others optimize their health. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Stephanie attended the University of Alabama where she graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition. After graduation, Stephanie moved to Mobile, AL with dietetics on her mind, but decided to begin working in corporate wellness. Stephanie’s time in corporate wellness and nutrition coaching consisted of conducting health screenings and advising on nutrition. “A friend of mine told me about Logan University and mentioned they had a great online dietetics program that included an in-person internship, so …

Associate Dean of Academic Success at Logan Finds Success in Ed.D. Program

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First-generation American and college graduate Katrina Marnin, MS, fell in love with higher education while working towards her master’s degree at Russell Sage College in Albany, New York. After obtaining the degree in Organizational Management, Katrina left her home-state of New York and returned to a place she called home for just a short period of time – Missouri. “I went to Mizzou for a year in undergrad and really loved Missouri,” said Katrina. “After graduation I decided to move to St. Louis and look for a job in higher education.” Katrina moved and began working at Logan University, on …

Logan MS-AND Graduate Helps Elite Athletes Maximize Performance

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Originally from Southern California, Geoffrey Samson, MS-AND (‘23) attended Arizona State University online where he earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition communications. He graduated in December of 2017 and began work as a personal trainer. “After graduation I decided to go the personal training route, and my nutrition background was very impactful for my clients,” said Geoffrey. He also started an internship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he worked closely with athletes in the school’s Division I football program. “While I was interning at UCLA, I learned a lot about performance nutrition,” said Geoffrey. “These athletes …

Logan Adjunct Professor and Health Professions Education Resident to Graduate with Ed.D.

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While working on her master’s degree in athletic leadership and positive coaching at the University of Missouri, Brianna Kraft, MEd, LAT, ATC worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the university’s track and field and cross country programs. There she met Brittany Ramirez, DC, MS, LAT, ATC, CCSP®, who introduced her to Logan University and the adjunct professor position teaching courses in the Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program. She currently teaches the sports emergency care course and lab, in addition to teaching sports psychology for the Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning (MS-SC) …