Student Health Ambassadors

The Student Health Ambassadors are a group of health-minded undergraduates who serve as liaisons between Student Health Services and BU students. The Ambassadors advise SHS on its wellness programming, medical and behavioral services, and customer service. Ambassadors apply, interview, and are chosen in the spring before each academic year. If you have any questions or are interested in applying, please email shambass@bu.edu.

Applications to become a SHA for the 2013-2014 school year are now available! The deadline is March 18, 2013.

You will see us around campus:

  • Teaching our peers about stress in our Stress Buddy workshop
  • Providing information about the flu, sexual health, mental health, and stress
  • Interviewing students for campus health projects
  • Participating in the annual Wellness Fair

The ambassadors that have been selected for 2012–2013 are:

Mariah HeckerMariah Hecker – Lead SHA
Major: Human Physiology
College: SAR ‘13

“I became an SHA to help spread information about wellness and healthy decisions to the students at BU. I hope to make the Stress Buddy a well-known symbol on campus.”

 

 

 

Yoal PegueroYoal Peguero
Major: Health Science
College: SAR ‘14

“In my spare time I like to play sports and listen to music. I became an SHA in order to educate my peers on how their actions might affect their lifestyle, and on how to live a healthier life.”

 

 

 

 

Kate FestaKate Festa
Major: Health Science
College: SAR ‘13

“I became an SHA to help my peers make better choices that will stick with them for a lifetime! I also play for the BU Flute Ensemble and believe that music is especially important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”

 

 

 

Gabriella LopesGabriella Lopes
Major(s): Human Physiology
College: SAR ‘14

“Leading a healthy lifestyle can improve college life in many ways and as a SHA I want to help educate the BU community on how small healthy changes can make a big difference. I love traveling, exercising and helping others.”

 

 

 

Chloe SakowChloe Sakow
Major(s): Biology
Minor: Public Health
College: CAS ‘13

“I am someone who has a passion for traveling and great food. I became a SHA to learn and teach how to lead a healthy lifestyle, and to better understand certain health issues.”

 

 

 

Chin ChuChin Chu
Major: Health Sciences
College: SAR ‘13

“I decided to become an SHA because I want to share with my peers how healthy eating and exercise can help my peers feel better about themselves. I love food, dance classes at the Fit Rec, and running.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily JacobsEmily Jacobs
Major: Psychology
Minor: Public Health
College: CAS ‘13

“I love taking advantage of beautiful days and being outside. I work as an EMT for an ambulance company at home, and becoming a SHA was another way to be a part of the public health community. Being a SHA is an opportunity I am very excited about because it will allow me to connect with my peers and help educate them about integrating healthy choices into a busy college lifestyle.”

 

 

 

 

 

Alex De GrootAlex de Groot

Major: Health Science
College & Year: SAR, 2015

“I joined Student Health Ambassadors because I want to help make BU students aware of all the health-related resources available to them on campus. I strongly believe that good health is critical to academic success, and so it is my goal to help make that happen.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica GuccioneJessica Guccione

Major: Health Sciences
College & Year: SAR 2013
“I joined the Student Health Ambassadors to be able to help promote
wellness on campus and to be able to apply the public health knowledge I learned
in Sargent outside the classroom. In my free time I enjoy yoga, cooking and exploring Boston.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abriana TasilloAbriana Tasillo
Major: Mathematics
College: CAS & KHC 2015
“I love to learn and educate others about public health. I think everyone should have the opportunity to integrate healthy choices into their daily life. Two of my favorite things are running & fro-yo; everything in moderation!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sami HamdanSami Hamdan
Major: Health Sciences
College: Sargent, 2013
“ I became an SHA to help promote wellness in the BU community and work with fellow students to make BU a safer and healthier place. I love exploring Boston, especially in the fall when the weather is perfect for walking.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kaanan ShahKaanan Shah

Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Business Administration and Management
College: CAS ’14
“While I’m not busy with my pre-med life and giving advice on how to be healthy I’m either drinking a Starbucks, enjoying the outdoors, or eating with my friends or Sigma Kappa sisters.”