Meet the Team

She/Her
Director
Education: Ph.D. Candidate, CHES (University of Utah Health Promotion and Education)
Where are you from? Kaysville, Utah.
What part of your position/job do you value most? I love my team and the work we do to for this campus. Every day there are new opportunities for us to work together as a campus community to truly make a positive impact.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Narcos, OITNB and random documentaries.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Street tacos. Real ones. What is your dream vacation destination? Machu Picchu, explore Southeast Asia, Greek Islands, backpack to Havasupai Falls– so many!

She/Her
Administration Assistant
Education/Training: Cal State University at Long Beach & UC San Diego
Where are you from? San Diego, California
What part of your position/job do you value most? I enjoy taking on the department's administrative tasks which allows the advocates and educators to focus on the students who require their expertise.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Father Brown
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Eggs, bacon, and home fries. Yum!
What is your dream vacation destination? I would love to go to Belize - Beaches, jungles, Mayan ruins, a barrier reef and lots of marine life. 

She/Her
Associate Director of Advocacy Services
Education: BSW, MSW, University of Utah
Where are you from? Salt Lake City, Utah
What part of your position/job do you value most? I love being a part of a community that values equality, advocates for survivors and who is actively working to eradicate sexual violence.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Everything from Gilmore Girls to Criminal Minds
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos.
What is your dream vacation destination? Barcelona Spain, Greece, Ireland... the list goes on and on.

She/Her
Associate Director of Prevention Education
Education: BA in Fine Art
Where are you from? Avon, Colorado
What part of your position/job do you value most? Working to empower students to improve their wellbeing.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? The explained series, and Bee and Puppycat. Currently , though, I'm into Reservation Dogs on Hulu.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pho
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with history and cool artifacts. I've always thought it would be super cool to go to Machu Pichu

They/Them
Victim Survivor Advocate
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Weber State University
Where are you from? Ogden, UT
What part of your position/job do you value most? Being able to witness the successes each client has throughout my time as their advocate
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Any cooking/baking competition show
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Phở
What is your dream vacation destination? Thailand or the Netherlands 

She/Her/Ella
Victim Survivor Advocate
Education: Political Science
Where are you from? Oaxaca, Mexico
What part of your position/job do you value most? A smile due to positive outcomes
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Grace and Frankie
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pozole
What is your dream vacation destination? Italy

She/Her
Victim-Survivor Advocacy Assistant
Education: ASW
Where are you from? I'm from SLC, UT.
What part of your position/job do you value most? I value the opportunity to grow as a social worker, as well as connect with the broader campus community in an impactful way.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? I love to binge watch New Girl on Netflix.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mac & Cheese for the rest of my life.
What is your dream vacation destination? My dream vacation destination is Spain!

She/Her
Health Educator
Education: BA in Exercise Science (Hendrix College), pursuing MS in Health and Kinesiology (University of Utah)
Where are you from? Raised in Arkansas, yet spent my adulthood in SF and SLC
What part of your position/job do you value most? Everyone is so friendly and inviting. We prioritize students' wellbeing, and if we don't provide the exact service you are looking for, by golly, we will connect to a place that does.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? BoJack Horseman. Despite the characters being highly unlikeable, there's a likeability in the way go through their raw struggles. Life is full of many challenges and uncomfortable situations, and though you may not tackle every one with grace, there's always the ability to become better.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? I am loyal to the foil. Burritos are the perfect meal wrapped up in a tortilla.
What is your dream vacation destination? Japan. I really want to experience the bathhouses and spas. Make a day of relaxation!

She/They
Recovery Program Coordinator
Education: BA in Arabic Studies from DePaul University
Where are you from? Hampshire, IL
What part of your position/job do you value most? Building and engaging with meaningful community around a strong foundation of core values!
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? American Horror Story (before it went to Hulu)
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? My grandma's pot roast with roasted potatoes and veggies
What is your dream vacation destination? The Himalayan Mountains

They/Them
Equity and Engagement Coordinator
Education: BS in Health Society and Policy and BS in Gender Studies (University of Utah Honors College)
Where are you from? Park City, UT
What part of your position/job do you value most? Transforming generally dense data and research into impactful programs for student wellness!
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Abbott Elementary
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Raspberries and peaches
What is your dream vacation destination? Italy

He/Him
Graduate Assistant, Wellness Coach
Education: B.S. Kinesiology, Current: M.S. Health Education & Wellness Coaching, 2024
Where are you from? Grand Rapids, Michigan
What part of your position/job do you value most? I value the opportunity to connect with students on a deeper level and to help create a safe and encouraging environment that facilitates internal growth through the recognition and application of ones' strengths.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Documentaries!
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? A nutritionally compete ice cream sundae 😀
What is your dream vacation destination? Rock climbing and camping in the desert for a week.

He/Him
Health Educator
Education: I am studying for my master's in health education and behavior at the University of Florida
Where are you from? I am from Monterrey, México
What part of your position/job do you value most? What I value the most about my position is the opportunity to work with my team and engage with the students of the University of Utah Campus
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? My favorite tv show to binge is Modern Family and The Office
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? If I had to eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be Chilaquiles
What is your dream vacation destination? My dream vacation destination is Europe so I can go to many football games as possible