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by Manny Rea

Every year, the college recognizes alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends making an impact within The Gator Nation and beyond. hhp.ufl.edu/springawards/23

This year's ceremony recognized HHP’s finest community members including our Outstanding Young Alumni and the latest inductees to the Alumni Hall of Fame. Each honoree was awarded a plaque and will be publicly memorialized by the addition of a newly engraved brick in the Florida Gym courtyard at the college's main entrance.

2023 Outstanding Young Alumni

Joe DaSilva, BSSPM ’14

Joe DaSilva is a man who lives by the inspiring motto, "Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is your better and your better is your best." He is a dedicated mentor in his community for more than eight years, and in his current position with iHeartMedia, he's putting his sports broadcasting expertise to work helping brands reach new audiences.

Annabelle Juin, BSSPM ’17, MSSPM ’18

Annabelle Juin started her career in sports and event management interning for the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. She has since planned large-scale events like the NCAA Men’s Final Four, NFL Pro Bowl and the DoD Warrior Games, and managed event budgets exceeding $5 million. When she isn’t on the road, Juin enjoys spending her time on the trails in the Colorado mountains hiking, camping and backpacking.

Bryant Seamon, BSAPK ’10

Bryant Seamon, PT, DPT, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Seamon's research investigates novel ways for clinicians to use information from clinical outcome measures, biomechanics and neurophysiology to inform precision treatment for post-stroke walking impairments. In addition to teaching and research, he regularly provides physical therapy services for underserved persons at MUSC’s pro-bono CARES clinic where he is on the board as a faculty advisor.

Leigh Feenburg BSHSE ’04

“Proven leader; strategic visionary; selfless teammate; a man of honor, integrity and courage” are just some of the words used to describe Leigh Feenburg by those who have worked closely with him over the years. When words alone don’t suffice, Feenburg’s impressive track record as a team builder, innovator and difference-maker in the lives of others speaks for itself. Feenburg is the first CEO of Frontline Dental Implant Specialists, the world’s first dental implant partnership network focused on partnering with the best implant-driven practices to provide life-changing smiles.

Previously, Feenburg was CEO of Mid-Atlantic Dental Partners and was instrumental in the company’s rise to being one of the top dental support organizations due in large part to their rapid growth to more than 240 practices. Prior to Mid-Atlantic, Feenburg was VP of operations at Great Expressions Dental Centers, helping them reach more than 300 practices nationwide.

Feenburg is a self-described obnoxious member of Gator Nation. His wife of 16 years, Samantha, is a professional figure champion in bodybuilding. Their son, Zack, is a high-level soccer player.

Leisha McKinley-Beach is an author, thought leader, inspirational strategist, trainer and community organizer. McKinley-Beach is the founder and CEO of The Black Public Health Academy, which prepares Black health department employees for executive leadership positions, and Leisha.org, which provides HIV and general health information for communities of color.

Mckinley-Beach also serves as a national consultant who provides training and community engagement on Black health issues, including HIV, medical mistrust, racism in public health and cultural humility. She has been fortunate to participate in nationally recognized projects such as PrEP in Black America; Risk to Reasons, a national movement to retire the word “risk” associated with sexual health for women; the Florida Department of Health Sistas Organizing to Survive (SOS), a first-ever statewide campaign to address HIV among Black women; and initiatives to engage faith-based communities in the HIV response across the South.