Dr. Wuest is a Professor in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and a member of the Department of Health Sciences and Public Health. She is an alumna of SUNY Cortland, where she obtained her bachelor's degree, and went on to earn a master’s degree from Indiana University and a doctorate from Boston University.
Dr. Wuest's tenure at Ithaca College began as the women’s swim coach, but she eventually transitioned her focus to teaching in various undergraduate and graduate programs within the department. Currently, Dr. Wuest is teaching courses on artificial intelligence and healthcare, stress management, medical terminology, and wellness for the performing arts.
Her scholarly work encompasses physical education pedagogy, humanistic coaching, academic language, and human flourishing. She is a co-author of the textbook, "Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport." Dr. Wuest is a two-time recipient of the Charles C. Dana Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence. Her dedication to teaching and her contributions to the College have earned her the President’s Recognition Award and the Ithaca College Faculty Excellence Award.
In her personal life, Dr. Wuest shares her home with 2 dogs and 6 cats, all of which are rescues. She enjoys taking her dogs for walks on the nature trails at the College campus.