Get to Know Our Graduate Assistants

Heather Adamus

Heather was born and raised in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Alberta. She attended the University of South Alabama, where she played 4 years of Varsity soccer. She graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Last year, Heather worked as a personal trainer and a high performance coach for soccer teams, but has now decided to pursue her master's degree in Exercise Physiology at UTA.

Ryan Burns

Ryan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received a BS in Neuroscience from University of Pittsburgh in 2004. He is a high Pittsburgh Steeler fan and watched every game since he was 12. His hobbies are playing and watching football, playing tennis and golf, weightlifting, and reading autobiographies about famous people. He has not decided about his future career goals.

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Stacy Lueking

Stacy grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, with a BS in Exercise Science in 2002. She worked in corporate fitness, in Ft.Worth, TX, for 4 years and then decided to pursue her MS degree in Kinesiology. Stacy is certified through ACSM, AFAA and NSCA. Stacy figure skated her entire life while growing up in Michigan, but since she's been out of the snow, she enjoys running amd triathlon training. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching aerobics, playing the guitar and hanging out with her dog,

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Ashley McGavern

Ashley was born and raised in Zephyrhills, FL. She attended the United States Air Force Academy for a semester before her bad knees took over and forced her to finish at Tulane University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. After obtaining her master's at UTA, she wants to pursue her PhD in Biomechanics in Europe or Austrailia. Her life long goals include making a significant contribution in the field of science toward a deeper understanding of the higher occurence of female ACL injuries; attempting Everest; being liscensed as a commercial pilot; traveling to every country on this Earth; and meeting Luca Toni.

Stephen Newhart

Stephen Newhart was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but grew up in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2006 with a BS in Exercise Science. Stephen has been a personal trainer for the past 8 months, however, now is concentrating mainly on school. Recreational activities include outdoor activities and athletics, studying and having fun with friends and family. Stephen plans to graduate in 2008 with a Master's in Exercise Physiology and hopefully acquire a job as a strength and conditioning advisor for a professional sports team.

Ashwini Saxena

Ashwini, born and raised in India, is a physician and he obtained his BS in Medicine and Surgery in 2005 from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India. He wishes to have a career in applied research and work as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist. His focus is on the research in the field of cardiovascular physiology and on its applications. He likes swimming, reading political magazines and making friends.

Daniel Swier

Daniel Swier is from Edgerton Minnesota and graduated from Northwestern College (IA) with a degree in Exercise Science. His favorite activity is soccer, which he played in high school and college. He has worked as a personal trainer over the past two years, while attending college. He got married on May 20, 2006. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology after completing his M.S. Degree at UTA.