UNCG Experts for the Holiday Season

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has several experts whom journalists may find particularly useful during the holiday season.

• Rosemery Nelson-Gray (PhD) – professor, Department of Psychology
  • In the past, Nelson-Gray has been interviewed about the holiday blues and New Years resolutions. She is willing to discuss other holiday issues. Her research has focused on adult depression and personality disorders, and the theory and techniques of behavioral assessment.
  • She can be reached at the UNCG Psychology Clinic, 336-334-5662, or via email at r_nelson@uncg.edu. Her first name is spelled R-O-S-E-M-E-R-Y.
    
    
• Ann-Marie Scott (PhD) – assistant professor, Department of Nutrition
  • Scott can answer questions about food safety and nutrition, such as how to avoid gaining weight during the holiday season.
  • She can be reached at her office, 336-334-5081, or via email at a_scott@uncg.edu.
    
    
• Christine Murray (PhD) – assistant professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Development
  • With a background in marriage and family counseling, Murray can discuss how stress affects relationships and how to get along with members of one’s extended family.
  • She can be reached at her office, 336-334-3426, or via email at cemurray@uncg.edu.
    
    
• Angie Cranor (PhD) – assistant professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
  • Cranor can respond to questions related to young children.
  • She can be reached at her office, 336-256-0092, or via email at atcranor@uncg.edu.
    
    
• Lew Brown (PhD) - professor, Bryan School of Business and Economics
  • Brown can speak to the issues of marketing and retail economics.
  • Brown can be reached at 336-334-4539 or at lgbrown@uncg.edu.
    
    
    
• Andy Brod (PhD) - director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Bryan School of Business and Economics
  • Brod's grounding in economics may be useful to journalists trying to untangle the business aspects of the holiday season, such as spending and marketing.
  • Brod can be reached at 336-334-4867 or andrew_brod@uncg.edu.