Allison Petrie is excited to be in a position where her education in the health sciences will prove helpful. “I’m very interested in working with and interacting with students,” Petrie said. “My background is in applied sciences, so I’ll be able to relate to the students, build relationships with them, and see them through their programs.” Petrie joined the Department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences (HHFR) this month as a program associate. She’ll work with the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Doctorate of Health Sciences programs. Previously, she was the office manager for the School of Business Graduate Programs at George Mason University. A native of Wisconsin, she and her husband moved to Virginia last year. “It’s been a journey to experience city life,” she said. They are big outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy camping, hiking, and backpacking. “We always bring our dog, Moose, a golden retriever, with us. He’s our dog son.” One of their long-term goals is to travel the United States and car camp or backpack each of the national parks. They’ve checked off Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Shenandoah, and hope to visit Yosemite next. Petrie has a bachelor’s degree in cell biology and physiology from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.
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