About Us

Chris Fiorello is committed to helping students make decisions that promote lifelong wellness. He understands what it’s like to struggle with personal wellness decisions and focuses his approach to student wellness on reasonable goal setting, intrinsic motivations, and committing to incremental change. He helps students process societal messages about wellness that are often unrealistic, can stigmatize students, and lead to unhealthy goals. Chris has 22 years of professional experience working with college students in a variety of capacities. Chris’ academic research interests include college men and masculinities, college student wellbeing, and higher education law and policy. His current research focuses on male-identifying college students who resist and disrupt harmful and dangerous performances of masculinity and promote healthy masculinities while also addressing the challenges and incongruence they experience in their masculine lives.

Mikaela Wallin specializes in the area of healthy relationships where she combines her passions for sex-positive sexual health education and violence prevention. With over 9 years of experience facilitating inclusive and trauma-informed conversations around consent and interpersonal violence prevention, she strives to create learning spaces where students gain skills to create heathier relationships with themselves and others. Mikaela has also volunteered in domestic violence personal protective order offices and published research articles on domestic violence firearm policies. In her spare time Mikaela enjoys spending time with her pet chinchilla, finding new books to read, and exploring Seattle!  

Nodia was born and raised in Tacoma Washington, and is no stranger to the rich history, culture, and community that is the greater Seattle area. She is Jesuit-educated and a two-time graduate of Gonzaga University where she received a BA in Sociology and Criminology and most recently a master’s in strategic communication and leadership. Nodia has spent the last five years dedicated to removing barriers that prevent access toward retention and persistence in higher education. She uses her education and past professional experience as a financial aid counselor to cultivate authentic spaces the destigmatize income barriers, and mental health.

In her spare time, Nodia enjoys spending time with her family, reading books by authors of color, and playing board games with friends. 

Diana is earning her Master of Education in School Counseling. She taught 4^th and 5^th grade for 5 years and is now switching over to the School Counseling field. She is passionate about supporting students with gaining skills in emotion regulation, nonviolent communication, and mental health. She believes that healing happens through relationships and community and that these skills are some of the most important skills needed for students to access their education and to lead healthy and happy lives. In her spare time Diana likes to cuddle with her dog, listen to music, and do crafts!

Kimberly is earning her Master of Education in Student Development Administration.  She is passionate about decreasing the stigma around mental health self-care and promoting body-positive messages.  She has experience working as an advisor and co-manager for an undergraduate program as well as service in AmeriCorps.  Born and raised in the East Bay of Fremont, California, Kimberly loves nature and good food and has been hoping to move to the Seattle/King County region for over ten years.  In addition to her B.A. she holds a minor in Interdisciplinary Dance.  In her spare time, Kimberly loves to play and cuddle with her cat, garden, hike, stretch, dance, bake, watch anime/various dramas, and spend time outdoors with her husband.  She hopes you drop by soon to say hello!  

Carmen is a first-year undergraduate student majoring in Nursing. She entered Wellness and Health Promotion intending to gain a wide range of experiences to help her become a better caregiver. Her hobbies include reading, sleeping, Minecraft, and yapping her friend's ears off.

I am a first-year undergraduate student majoring in Finance. I joined the Wellness and Health Promotion team because I wanted to be involved in the support and care of my fellow students and I wanted to learn more about Food Security Initiatives both on campus and in the community. I enjoy reading new books, listening to music, going out with friends, and roller-skating in my free time. 

I am a First year student studying Pre Business-Economics. I am passionate about mind and body health and spreading awareness for reproductive and sexual wellness. I am from College Station, Texas and moved to Seattle for the rain! In my free time my hobbies include art, dance, playing games, and baking. I am so excited to be apart of my awesome team and spread support throughout the community.

Naomy is a first-year undergraduate nursing student. With her passion for the medical field, she hopes to use her skills and knowledge to advocate and care for others. In her free time, she enjoys going to new food places, making use of a cute coloring book, and listening to music. Naomy joined the Health and Wellness Promotion team to support students and to create an inclusive and compassionate community at Seattle University. 

Megan Okuma is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Communication and Media. Her interests include finding new eateries, watching movies, and swimming. Megan joined the Wellness and Health Promotion team to help create an environment at Seattle U that is inclusive and caring of all. Megan spends her free time re-watching Parks and Rec episodes and reading.

Lena is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Planning to work in the medical field, she hopes to experience many different things in order to utilize them in becoming a better caretaker. Lena joined the Health and Wellness Promotion team to support students by spreading awareness and resources through different projects. She is a person who enjoys listening to music, practicing instruments, traveling, and volunteering at her local church.

Malaika is a first-year undergraduate student majoring in Anthropology and Criminal Justice-Forensic Psych. Her interests include sports (swimming, soccer, lacrosse), cooking and baking, eating good food, traveling, and hanging out with her friends and family. Malaika joined the Wellness and Health Promotion Team because she wants to help SU students with inclusive resources and projects as well as spreading awareness about both physical and mental wellbeing.

Shreshtha is master's in public administration student and an international student from all the way to India. Shreshtha has a background in criminal justice and forensic psychology. Shreshtha joined wellness and health promotion because of the interest and passion in the field of mental health. Shreshtha wants to pursue her career in the field of mental health with the intersection of criminal justice. In free time Shreshtha loves to go on hikes, chase sunsets, listening to music, dancing and make new connections.

Thi Nguyen is a second-year Nursing student and is also in the Honors Innovation Program. She is passionate about sexual health and healthy relationship awareness and is constantly learning more ways to learn more about it and share it with others. She hopes to use her position to reach out to others and give others a platform for their voices. Whenever she has spare time, she enjoys swimming, cooking, and enjoying stories in different mediums (such as audiobooks, podcasts, shows, movies, music, etc.).

Trixie is a first-year undergraduate student majoring in Nursing. She enjoys listening to music, working out, and experimenting with different recipes in the kitchen. In her free time, you’ll catch her with her friends, working out at the gym, or walking around at the nearby bookstore.  Trixie joined the Wellness and Health Promotion team to spread awareness of the different resources for all students and guide them to living a life of balance.

Caroline is currently a sophomore majoring in English Literature and minoring in philosophy. She is incredibly excited to be working close with students as a PHE. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and sleeping.

Karli is currently a sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in philosophy. In her free time she loves to read, go on walks, watch copious amounts of tiktoks, and shop. She is super happy to work as a peer health educator!

Rachael is a third-year undergraduate nursing student. Her interests include hiking, surfing, reading, yoga, and playing water polo. Rachael joined the Health and Wellness team because she wants to make more students on campus feel heard and supported. She is passionate about increasing access to holistic health education, changing the dialogue around “self-care”, and implementing gratitude into our routines and relationships.

Sarah is a third-year undergraduate biology major and she is planning on going to medical school. In her free time she enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, and bird watching. Sarah joined the Health and Wellness Crew because she wants to educate her peers about healthy relationships, decrease the stigma around mental health, and help create an inclusive environment at Seattle U. 

Xander is a first-year graduate student in the Master of Arts in Psychology program. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, cooking up both familiar and new recipes, and connecting and spending time with his friends and family. Xander joined the Wellness and Health Promotion team because of his drive to create inclusive and safe spaces for the QTBIPOC+ community. He strives to help his peers at Seattle University find resources to be able to take care of their health and wellness needs in an all-encompassing manner.

Olivia is a fourth year undergraduate studying Graphic Design. She joined Wellness and Health Promotion to help promote resources that the community can use to improve the wellbeing of Seattle U. Olivia loves working on art projects, reading, exploring, and playing games. She spends much of her free time crocheting, sewing, and playing cards. 

Ming (he/him) is a fourth-year undergraduate from the San Mateo in the Bay Area of California. He is majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Environmental Studies. In his free time, he enjoys volleyball, hanging out with friends, cooking, listening to music, and creating new artwork. With every design, Ming's goal is to create creative and unique designs for every Wellness and Heath Promotion event.