Andrew P. Shay

Andrew P. Shay

A military brat who lived all over the world for three decades of his life, Andy came to Uplifting Athletes full-time in 2014 after 18 months working part-time. Prior to joining Uplifting Athletes he was a sportswriter for PennLive/The Patriot-News for more than 20...
Andrea Pierson

Andrea Pierson

Andrea is fueled by her passion for helping student-athletes excel off the field and first-hand experiences seeing the impact sports can have on the lives of others. She received her BS in Recreational Therapy from the University of Toledo in 2015 and a MS in Sport...
MaKaylie Peterkin

MaKaylie Peterkin

MaKaylie Peterkin, M.Ed, CCLS, is a dedicated professional with a personal mission to positively impact families facing unique challenges. Raised in a small town in Georgia, her childhood was marked by the loss of her older sister, Ashley, to an undiagnosed rare...
Robert M. Long

Robert M. Long

A suburban Philadelphia native, Rob is a former All-American punter at Syracuse and has lived the rare disease journey. In December of 2010, late in his senior season, Rob was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. His...