“Exercise as medicine.” That’s what intrigues W. Allen Moore, director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Lynchburg, about his profession. Moore is also an associate professor of physical therapy, and associate dean of the College of Health Sciences. Moore joined the University of Lynchburg in 2011.
Spotlights
Dustin Williams ’05
What will you do with a Lynchburg degree? How about starting your own theater company? Wolfbane Productions founder and artistic director Dustin Williams ’05 was a senior when his theatre professor encouraged him to get involved with the whole process in a production of “Into the Woods.”
Emily Brown ’02
Emily hasn’t let an opportunity pass her by since graduating from Lynchburg. She’s been a features reporter for the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger, a CityGuide editor for AOL, and she worked for Stars & Stripes, an independent military newspaper. Now, Emily is the managing editor of platforms and programming at USA Today.
Francessca Vasquez ’00
Francessca is now the vice president of technology at Amazon Web Services. She often thinks back to what she learned at Lynchburg, both in and out of the classroom — lessons about leadership and teamwork, communication, and community. “When I first set foot on campus, the sense of community was instant.”
Nick Savino ’19
Nick spent a summer doing experimental research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Through a highly competitive internship funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Nick had the opportunity to do research, participate in professional development workshops, and present his findings to colleagues.
Erik Oehler ’20
Erik’s passion is exercise. When he discovered exercise physiology, he decided to make a career of helping people achieve their fitness goals, from losing weight to being able to do their first pull up.
Juan Borga ’20
Originally from Argentina, Juan lived all over the world before coming to Lynchburg. He appreciated the opportunity to take music classes and pursue his love of tennis. He was also a part of the Student Managed Investment Fund, making real investments using smart tools like the Bloomberg Terminal.
Landon Hammerley ’19
Landon turned a passion for “Call of Duty” into a business while he was still in high school. But Lynchburg expanded his vision for his company. He got involved with student government and Greek life, studied abroad in Italy, and received invaluable guidance from his professors. He learned how to lead a team and build a business that lasts.
Davion Washington ’21
Davion says the University of Lynchburg changed his life. Now he’s ready to do the same for others. As student government president, Davion is a role model for his siblings and his peers. And he can’t wait to turn his passion for sociology into action — as a university dean of students, college president, or U.S. Senator.
