Student Health and Wellness Advisory Board
Mission Statement:
To foster a connection between SHSU students and campus leadership to engage in impactful student health and wellness efforts.
Purpose and Goals:
The Student Health and Wellness Advisory Board (SHWAB) will represent the Sam Houston State University student body as a liaison for student health and wellness initiatives at SHSU. The Board will advise on policy, programs, and assessments for the Student Health Center, Student Wellness, and Campus Recreation. Board members will make recommendations to leadership and work as collaborative partners to implement change and improvement strategies.
Please send us feedback on student health and wellness.
SHWAB@SHSU.edu
Officers
Jazzett Herrera
President
Major: Criminal Justice with minors in American Sign Language & Victim Studies
Classification: Junior
Fun Fact: My name is a combination of two names: Janette and Lizette.
Why SHWAB? I chose to be a board member so that I could help the Student Health and Wellness Center become a safe space for all students to turn to.
Anthony Timmons
Vice President
Major: Kinesiology (Pre-PT)
Classification: Senior
Fun Fact: I have given a Ted talk.
Why SHWAB? Promote the health and wellness of my fellow students.
Debra Balandran
Secretary
Major: Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion
Classification: Graduate
Fun Fact: I'm left handed and have a mini farm!
Why SHWAB? As a graduate student, I choose to be a part of the Student Health and Wellness Advisory Board (SHWAB) because I want to help address the wellness needs of SHSU students, who often face high levels of stress related to demanding academic workloads and responsibilities. Serving on the board would allow me to advocate for services and policies that support SHSU students' health, wellness, and physical activities.
Board Members
Alencio Graham
Board Member
Major: Psychology, Human Services
Classification: Senior
Fun Fact: I am a drag queen!
Why SHWAB? To be able to serve underserved communities on campus, and make positive changes in student mental health policy
Soraya Lema
Board Member
Major:Health Science and Psychology
Classification:Sophmore
Fun Fact:I am a pharmacy technician and I work at the SHSU pharmacy
Why SHWAB? To better understand and support what my fellow students need here at SHSU
Taylor Ferrer-Mata
Board Member
Major: Public Health with a minor in Psychology
Classification: Senior
Fun Fact: I graduate next semester!!
Why SHWAB? I choose to become a SHWAB member because I want to inform SHSU students, that there are several resources on campus that can help one's health and wellbeing. Those resources include: The Student Health Center, Student Wellness and Campus Recreation.
Zene Taylor
Board Member
Major: Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science
Classification: Sophmore
Fun Fact: I love to cook!
Why SHWAB? I think it’s a great way to help try and make a difference on campus. If I have the chance to help even one person, then that’s an accomplishment for me :)