WellCat Ambassadors
Leaders in student health & wellness who build community, educate peers, and make an impact on campus.
About WellCats
WellCats are a student group within Health Promotion that engage students through collaborative wellness programming and student-driven initiatives. The group includes 11 leads and 49 members who promote Campus Health, provide health education, and create opportunities for social connection all of which enhance the overall student experience.
WellCat applications are currently closed
Please complete the interest form below if you are interested in joining WellCats.
Complete the Interest Form
For more information about WellCats, please email:
Ryley Tegler (ryleytegler@arizona.edu)
or Makele White (makelewhite@arizona.edu)
Four Dynamic WellCat Teams
With each having a different focus area, students can promote community and wellness in a variety of ways. All incoming WellCats begin on the Outreach Team where they learn the basics of Campus Health, WellCats, and all things health & wellness. After their first semester, there are opportunities to move to another team and expand their skills!
Outreach
Serves as the ultimate Campus Health ambassadors. They share wellness resources, highlight upcoming events, and help students learn about and get connected to health and wellbeing resources available to them.
Events & Programming
Creates, plans, and hosts free weekly wellness events across campus. From game nights and crafts to yoga and skill-sharing, they create fun ways for students to relax, connect, and try something new.
Media & Marketing
Spread the word about WellCats through social media and newsletters. They create content for @uazchssboard, contribute to newsletters, and promote the many ways students can get involved in wellness on campus.
Peer Education
Provide health education directly to their fellow students. They focus on topics like sexual health and alcohol and other drugs, sharing accurate information and creating engaging opportunities for students to learn and ask questions.
Become A WellCat
WellCats provide students with meaningful opportunities to lead, create impacts, and build community.
Why Be A WellCat?
- Opportunities for community leadership in student health & wellness
- Explore professional & personal development
- Build skills in: communication, resilience, adaptability, time-management, & leadership
- Gain experience in: public speaking, event planning, content creation, & health education
Requirements:
- Be a current University of Arizona student
- Commit 10-15 hours per semester, which may include evenings or weekends
Meet The WellCat Leads
Hiyun Lee (She/Her)
WellCat Lead: Graduate Engagement Lead
MD/Masters of Public Health
Year: Graduate Student
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
Dream Job: Orthopedic Surgeon
Interests: Figure skating, playing violin, watching sports with friends and family, running, reading
Aiya Tawakkol
WellCat Lead & Planning and Administration Intern
Master's of Public Health, Health Behavior Health Promotion
Year: Graduate Student
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Dream Job: Public Health Professional
Interests: Volunteering, horse-back riding, ceramics, hiking, playing the piano
Felicia Zhang (She/Her)
WellCat Lead: Highland Hangouts
B.S. Physiology and Medical Sciences
Year: Junior
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Dream Job: Physician (primary care)
Interests: Crafting, Tennis, Hiking, Volunteering, Traveling
Maria Hermelinda Rosales Alfaro (She/Her)
WellCat Lead: Social Media
B.S. Psychological Sciences
Minor Neuroscience
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lima, Peru
Dream Job: Neuropsychologist
Interests: Thrifting, crocheting, neuro research and cooking Peruvian food
Alexis Lewis (She/Her)
Hailey Hein
WellCat Lead: Peer Education
Olivia Volland (She/Her)
WellCat Lead: Outreach
Shea Lee (She/Her)
WellCat Lead: Craft & Chat
Meet The WellCat Ambassadors
Giovanna Asamoah-Gyau | Jeilyn Godinez | Ruby Mann | Tanuj Noona | Gyzelle Rodriguez | Angelique Uwiringiye |
Ariel Benavidez | Abby Heitert | Callie McCorkel | Ashley Ochiagha | Sadie Rubin | Kelly Yarbrough |
Audrey Casper | Grace Ho | Molly McGowan | Isaac Ojum | Krish Shah | Dawnae Yazzie |
Paige Dawson | Julia Hofmann | Kate Miller | Pranjal Pawar | Abigail Sharp |
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Saanvi Dubey | Emily Huynh | Hannah Renee Munoz | Leeah Payne | Ilana Sherman |
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Matthew Feingold | Patience Ingabire | Bharath Naveen | Isabel Peck-Marmon | London Sherman |
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Angela Garcia | Uchenna Izuegbunam | Maxima Neijmeijer | Myra Rahman | Emily Smitten |
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Karli Gardlund | Emily Klein | Jackie Nguyen | Anneliesse Rodriguez | Gargee Tamboli |
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