In my current position as the FITWELL Assistant Program Director at UCLA Recreation, my role involves developing, implementing, creating, and assessing campus wellness events and programs. I help coordinate many annual campus wide events such as Movember, Stress Less Week, UC Walks, and I Heart Walking. These events draw in thousands of faculty and staff, and require extensive planning, organizational skills, and team work among many departments to ensure each event is a success. In coordinating these events, I work with UCLA Recreation’s Marketing department with the promotion, email campaigns and social media messaging to ensure that staff are aware of the opportunities and resources available to them on campus. I am also actively involved in outreach efforts with the Healthy Campus Initiative, and understand that each area of this initiative has a crucial role in enhancing the work experience for UCLA staff through meaningful event offerings. I have personally attended both the Small Business Fair and Staff Assembly 5k for many years, and have a comprehensive understanding of what these events entail. This experience and passion for serving the UCLA community are why I feel that I am an ideal candidate for Vice President of Events.

The position of Vice President of Events would be an incredible opportunity to use my skills, experience, and campus networking to create a lasting and larger framework of year round event offerings for staff. I look forward to reaching more staff by expanding events such as the Virtual 5k to more satellite locations, and through developing other similar events that allow campus wide participation without requiring a physical venue.

I am passionate about creating a healthier and happier work environment for all UCLA staff, and truly believe that this role would allow me to make that a reality.

As Vice President, Events, my goals are:

• To develop an impactful calendar of events and programs that provide education on all areas of staff health and wellbeing (physical, mental, financial, etc).
• Ensure promotions are reaching all corners of the campus population utilizing the abilities of Information Systems and Strategic Communications.
• Create a greater interest in outreach and staff-improvement efforts, with an increase of participation in Staff Assembly programs.