About Us

Erica Bumpurs, MS
Assistant Vice President, Health and Wellbeing
BS from Texas Tech University; MS from Sam Houston State University, Healthcare Quality and Safety
A Bearkat since 2016
936.294.1843
ebumpurs@shsu.edu

Lindsey Lopez, MA, CHES
Director
BS from Sam Houston State University; MA from University of Alabama, Health Studies
A Bearkat since 2021
936.294.4347
llopez@shsu.edu

Paula Bradfield, MEd
Peer Education Specialist
BS from Longwood University, Kinesiology; MS from Old Dominion University, Physical Education
A Bearkat since 2022
936.294.3341
pcr007@shsu.edu

Kaylee Motley, BS, CHES
Health Education Specialist
BS from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Public Health
A Bearkat since 2023
936.294.2228
kam236@shsu.edu

Mission

We collaborate with campus partners to build a culture of health and wellness that supports academic, personal, and professional success through education and experiences.

Vision

To engage the SHSU community in proactive learning to create lifelong healthy behaviors for students through peer education and evidence-based practices.

Spiritual

Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life based on a core set of values and beliefs

Intellectual

An openness to new concepts and participation in creative, stimulating mental activities

Emotional

The awareness and acceptance of feelings and emotions

Physical

Maintenance of a healthy body through good nutrition, regular exercise, and avoidance of harmful habits

Social

The ability to interact with others and to live up to the expectations and demands of our personal roles

Occupational

The ability to enjoy a chosen career and/or contribute to society through volunteer activities

Financial

An understanding of your financial situation and managing it so you are prepared for financial changes

Environmental

An awareness of the delicate state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment