Wellness Ambassador of the Month
Patricia "Shawn" Moreno, Internal Medicine and Specialty Clinics

How long have you worked at UC Davis?

May will be 8 years.

Why did you become a wellness ambassador?

To help educate and encourage our staff to live a healthier life style.

How long have you been a wellness ambassador?

For 2 years

What has been the most rewarding or positive about your experience thus far?

I love the positive and encouraging newsletters and sharing all the Healthy information with our staff. I love UC Living fit, things have changed since the pandemic however it is a great program and I have been involved for over 6 years. I try my best to lead by example. I workout, walk and meal prep everyday. I love to share healthy recipes with everyone.

What are some challenges you face as a wellness ambassador?

Finding the time being short staffed. Trying my best to encourage all the employees to participate.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with new wellness ambassadors?

Please stay positive and encourage everyone to participate in all of the great ideas.

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being aims to build an environment that makes the healthier choice the easier one, while providing staff and faculty with the required support to make UC Davis the healthiest community. How do you feel you have contributed to our mission?

I have lead teams in all of the UC Davis walking clubs, donut dashes, and other fun runs. I try to do a daily stretch every day. (this has been challenging being short staffed) I am the captain of the newest Movin' and Groovin' challenge through UC Davis and currently in 5th place.

What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?

I love to work out, take hikes, skate, paddle board, kayak and play with my grandkids.