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May Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Lisa Hyres, Hannah Baca, and Kim Thomas

  • May 01, 2025
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
We became wellness ambassadors to help create a healthy work environment and to build a sense of community.
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April Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Lisa Sebright

  • April 01, 2025
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness is not a destination, it's a faithfulness to small daily habits that allow one to thrive in each of the eight wellness dimensions.
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March Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Steph Spada

  • March 03, 2025
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness to me is looking at what our goals are in life and tinkering along the path so that we may achieve these goals in good comprehensive health: body and mind and community. Wellness is personal, but social, and can be utilized or affected at home or work or events.
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February Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Judy Tsurutani

  • January 27, 2025
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
I believe wellness is the act of healthy habits both physically and mentally. To understand that, wellness will help you thrive!
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January Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Mayra Covarrubias

  • January 02, 2025
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness means finding balance in physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of life, while prioritizing self-care and making choices that support our overall happiness and health.
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December Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Kathleen Reisinger

  • December 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Being a Wellness Ambassador has helped me connect with my coworkers on a different level.
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Health and Well-being Award Spotlight

  • by Keavagh Ro Clift
  • November 18, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
A health and well-being category was added to the 2024 Citations of Excellence Award and Staff Scholarships to celebrate individuals and teams that go above and beyond to support their colleagues' well-being. Congratulations to our winners!
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November Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Julie Vega

  • November 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness means reaching beyond fitness and nutrition to the 8 dimensions of wellness: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial.
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September Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Liz Lopez

  • September 03, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
To me, wellness means achieving balance across various aspects of life such as physical, social, and mental well-being.
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Summer Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Jonathan Villavert

  • June 28, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
For me, wellness is a conscious choice and an intentional practice to develop and maintain healthy habits that benefit both mind and body, planting seeds for self-actualization, while letting go of obstacles that prevent continuous and meaningful growth.
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June Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Gracie Mejia

  • June 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
The most rewarding part about my experience is knowing teammates appreciate and benefit from my efforts, feeling supported and motivated, with some successfully re-establishing healthy habits in a positive and encouraging way.
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May Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Samson Lee

  • May 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
I became a wellness ambassador because I am passionate about my personal wellness and hope to spread my enthusiasm to others around me. I find joy in helping others and cultivating experiences that result in long-lasting memories.
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April Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Samantha VanAcker

  • April 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness, to me, means living your life to optimize mental, physical, and social health.
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March Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Mercedes O'Madden

  • March 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness means embodying our daily habits that assist us in maintaining or moving toward good health outcomes. As a dietitian, I love that I can provide science-based advice, using practical tools to build an eating pattern that is sustainable and adequate to meet nutritional needs at all stages of life.
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February Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Colleen Anthonisen

  • by Sofia E Scanlon
  • February 01, 2024
  • Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being
Wellness for me is finding ways to incorporate things into your day that bring joy or make you and those around you feel good. Developing awareness around when these things would feel helpful, or when you may need to take a break, is also an important aspect of wellness! 

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