Wellness and Recreation Staff
Deana Lowry
Director of Wellness and Recreation
Deana joined the Wellness and Recreation team in May 2021 as the Assistant Director and has been in the Director role since January 2024. She received her BS in Exercise Science from the University of Toledo and her MA in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State University. Deana has been involved in campus recreation for the past sixteen years, providing professional development to student employees and overseeing the operations of the facility's day to day use and has held her personal training certification for fifteen years. Deana enjoys working out, spending time with her family and friends and trying new experiences.
Contact Deana at [email protected]
Lauren Hancock
Associate Director of Wellness and Recreation
Lauren joined the Wellness and Recreation team in January 2023 and will be working directly with The WELL Team, Fronk Scholars, and Health Promotion initiatives. She received both her BS in Health Education and her Master of Public Health degrees from the University of West Florida. Lauren loves reading, going to Disney, cuddling her cats, being outside, trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her spouse, friends, and family.
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Travis Potter
Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation
Travis joined the Wellness and Recreation team in November 2014 and works directly with the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs. He received his BA in practical writing; film, video, and media studies in 2012 from Western Michigan University and his MA in sport management from Western Michigan University in 2014. Travis greatly enjoys working with students, faculty and staff to expand the reach of the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs.
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Michaela Schindler
Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation
Michaela joined the Wellness and Recreation team in August of 2024 and works directly with the operations of the Hollis center and provides leadership to the Program Coordinator of SOAR. She received both her BS in Sports and Recreation and MS is Sports Management at Coastal Carolina University. Michaela enjoys working out, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
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Danielle Rominski
Project Director of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Prevention Grant
Danielle joined the Wellness and Recreation Team in September of 2025 as the Project Director for the OVW Campus Grant overseeing prevention education on campus and the PACT Peer Educators. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Ohio University. Danielle has worked in non-profits for more than 24 years and she spent 16 years working in the field of sexual violence in Texas and Ohio. Danielle enjoys exploring Florida, especially the beaches, her two dogs, working out, cooking up new recipes, making cakes and desserts, and spending time with her family.
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Brandon Losito
Graduate Assistant for Sport Programs
Brandon is the Graduate Assistant for Intramural and Club Sports. He has been part of the Wellness and Recreation team since 2021, beginning as an Intramural Sports Official before advancing to Supervisor and Captain. Through these roles, he developed strong communication skills and adaptability, which continue to support him in his current position. Originally from Venice, Florida, Brandon grew up playing baseball and continues to enjoy staying active. He earned his undergraduate degree in General Education from Stetson and is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education. As Graduate Assistant, Brandon looks forward to ensuring smooth daily operations and supporting students in making the most of their campus recreation experience.
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Claire Oldford
Graduate Assistant for Health Promotion
Claire joined the Wellness and Recreation Team in the Fall of 2025. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in human resources. Claire played three years of collegiate lacrosse at Stetson University during her undergrad, and is currently completing her final year of eligibility with the team. She is excited to continue building her communication and leadership skills, while also positively contributing to student health and wellness alongside the WELL Team.
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Nicole Currie
Administrative Specialist
Nicole joined Wellness and Recreation in 2012. Her responsibilities are to monitor and maintain the daily office budget of all the departments within Wellness and Recreation, coordinate the acquisitions processes, and act as liaison with the purchasing office. She manages the department's student employee payroll system and the confidential appointments for Student Counseling Services. She is also the administrative specialist for the Student Counseling Services and works in its office, located in Griffith Hall. In her spare time, she has worked alongside a family physician in DeLand for the past 12 years as a licensed massage therapist. She enjoys watching movies, walking, and spending time with my children, friends, husband and three small dogs.
Contact Nicole at [email protected]