Administrative Group

Practice Manager

Professional/Educational Background: B.S. in Spanish and Nursing, East Carolina University; M.S. in Nursing, East Carolina University. Michelle has been working in college health since 1998.
What’s one thing most people don’t know? Michelle is interested in travel and the topic of infection control.
Began working at Campus Health in 2005; moved to UNC Health Campus Care in 2026

Director of Sports Medicine, Medical Doctor

Professional/Educational Background: BS in Biochemical Engineering, Columbia University; MD, New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Mario Ciocca has served as a team physician at the University of North Carolina since 1996 and was appointed Director of Sports Medicine in January 2010. He is currently the head primary care physician for football, baseball, and men’s soccer teams. He is board certified in internal medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Ciocca is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Orthopedics at UNC and is involved with the lecturing of students and residents at the undergraduate school as well as the medical and nursing school.
Family: Dr. Ciocca and his wife Cindy have four children, Luke, Jack, Michael and Gabrielle.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: He has authored journal articles and book chapters on subjects including cardiac conditions, concussions, creatine, medications and supplements, psoriatic arthritis, pneumothorax, heterotopic ossification, and vascular conditions in athletes.
Joined Campus Health: January 2010

Director of CAPS

Professional/Educational Background: B.A., Davidson College; MSW with a concentration in mental health from UNC Chapel Hill
Hobbies/Sports: They enjoy being outside, either hiking or biking, reading, and time with family and friends.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: Avery enjoys working with students on a variety of issues including crisis work, adjustment, anxiety, depression, substance abuse as well as issues related to LGB clients, gender identity, and gender expression. In working with clients, they take an eclectic approach, utilizing a variety of approaches based on what best meets the needs of the clients.

Medical Director

Professional and Educational Background: I’m a lifelong resident of North Carolina, and a UNC-CH graduate (BA, 1989). I obtained my MD from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1993 and completed my residency training at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in 1996.
I’ve practiced Primary Care Internal Medicine for almost 3 decades.
I’m honored to serve as Medical Director of UNC Health Campus Care.

Travel Clinic Director

Professional/Educational Background: B.S. in Pharmacy, UNC; PharmD, UNC
Hobbies/Sports: In her free time, she enjoys running, performing with her church handbell choir, spending time with her family, and all things Disney.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: Amy has extended professional interests in asthma disease management, contraception, and medication safety.

Clinical and Administrative Lead Physician

Professional/Educational Background: Undergraduate (B.S. Biology), Medical School and Family Medicine Residency all completed at UNC – Chapel Hill
Originally from/hometown: Born in Luang Prabang, Laos and raised in Raleigh, NC
Joined Campus Health: January 2007, transitioned to UNC Health Campus Care in 2026
Special Professional Interests: Student health, infection control, occupational health, service, and quality improvement

Administrative Support Supervisor

Professional/Educational Background: B.A. in Sociology, University of Florida; “I worked for Emory Healthcare before starting my journey here at UNC.”
Originally from/hometown: Miami, Florida
Family: “My mom is Wanda Gary and my dad is Leonard Hart. I have 3 siblings – Brandon, Shannon, and Morghan, my identical twin sister.”
Hobbies/Sports: “I love to dance, sing, paint, hike, skate, and bowl. I enjoys movies and hanging out with family and friends. Laughter is my medicine.”
Pets: “I have a pet rabbit named Chanelle and a family pet Schitzu named Briceson.”
Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?: “My mom and ex-boyfriend have had a huge impact on my approach to work. Their work ethic is immaculate!”
What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?: “I was promoted three times within a year and a half.”
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: “I’m a hopeless romantic. Haha! You usually can’t tell because I have a tough exterior shell.”

Referral Coordinator

Professional and Educational Background: I have worked in various areas of the medical field for over 20 years.
Preferred Name: Shae.
Originally from: Akron, Ohio.
Family: I have a son and a daughter, Makenna and Macyne.
Hobbies/Sports: I love shopping, traveling and reading good books. I enjoy watching the Los Angeles Lakers play and football when Tom Brady played!
Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? My grandmother. I trat all my patients like they were family because I would want someone else to show that same compassion to myself or a member of my family.
What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of? Helping elderly patients achieve the best care possible and explaining their coverage to them.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I love everything Harry Potter!

Associate Director of Sports Medicine

Professional/Educational Background: B.S. in Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University; Masters in Athletic Training, UNC. Scott Oliaro was named head athletic trainer and associate director of sports medicine in 2013. In addition to his role as the associate director, he also serves as the head athletic trainer for field hockey, men’s and women’s golf and softball teams.
Originally from/hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Family: He and his wife, Jeri, reside in Chapel Hill with their daughter, Mia Katherine, and son, Tyler Michael.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: In 1996, he worked the Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Joined Sports Medicine at Carolina: 2013

Primary Care Provider, Medical Staff President

Originally from Minnesota, Chapel Hill has been home for the last ~8 years.
Family: Married to my beautiful wife Jenny, and we have 3 crazy/lovely kids – Geoffrey, Grace, and Gemma (all the G’s).
Professional and Educational Background: Medical school at the University of Minnesota and Family Med residency at UNC.
Hobbies/Sports: Just trying to keep up with my kids, love to read, and delving into a bit more philosophy as of late.
Pets: Our amazing dog – Teddy.
Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? All my mentors from residency – all so caring and demonstrating how to help people the best we can.
What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of? Always thankful for the nice words from patients and families.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I have to eat Skittles by color (I can’t mix).

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