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Wolfpack Wellness

Our Leadership

Across NC State, there are countless individuals committed to the well-being of our Pack and the shaping of our campus culture.

Wellness Advisory Committee

The NC State Wellness Advisory Committee is a standing committee charged with creating and maintaining a culture that supports and promotes the overall wellness of our students, staff and faculty.

The committee advises university administration and wellness partners to encourage inclusive dialogue, programs, services and initiatives that foster healthy decision-making.

Goals

  1. Develop an NC State wellness strategy and further develop the vision for health and wellness across six elements of well-being: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social and community.
  2. Develop and oversee the implementation of a wellness strategic plan.
  3. Recommend policies and strategies to support wellness initiatives for students, staff and faculty.
  4. Support and encourage evidence-based programs and research related to wellness.

Committee Members

The committee represents various divisions and units across NC State, and is co-chaired by Lisa Zapata, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, and Tim Danielson, University Human Resources.

  • Natalie Ames, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Ria Bakshi, Student Government
  • Sarah Ball, Health and Exercise Studies
  • Angel Bowers, Prevention Services
  • Carla Davis, Office of Sustainability 
  • Shelly Brown Dobek, Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Shannon DuPree, Wellness and Recreation
  • Suzie Goodell, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Eric Hawkes, Wellness and Recreation
  • Aaron Hipp, College of Natural Resources
  • Rachel Montesinos Jorro, University Communications
  • Michelle Joshua, Athletics
  • Michele Kurtz, Student Leadership and Engagement
  • Lisa LaBarbera-Mascote, Women’s Center
  • Cynthia Levine, NC State University Libraries
  • Meghan Luzader, University Housing
  • Chester Miller, University Housing
  • Mark Newmiller, Disability Resource Office
  • Dan O’Brien, University Human Resources
  • Monica Osburn, Counseling Center and Prevention Services
  • Tyler Pearce, Campus Health
  • Nicki Peterson, DASA Development
  • Kevin Rice, University Human Resources
  • Krista Ringler, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Amy Sawyers-Williams, Arts NC State
  • Sheri Schwab, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Lauren Smith, NC State Dining
  • Alexis Steptoe, Wellness and Recreation
  • Kelly Vance, University Human Resources 
  • Jenn Wilder, Campus Health