Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, making people with disabilities the largest minority group. The Health and Disabilities department advocates for people with disabilities of all ages in the greater Santa Clara community. Specific issues/topics this department works with include:
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JOSEPHINE (Joey) HERNANDEZ MENADepartment Coordinator | jhernandezmena@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore studying public health. I love skateboarding and snowboarding or just going really fast in general. I also thoroughly enjoy writing, listening, and talking about poetry :) I am so excited to see the entire team re-vitalized under new leadership and new h&d programs!
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Grace RoachProgram Coordinator | groach@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! I'm a senior psychology major with a minor in public health. I am from Lake Oswego, OR, which is a small city located 15 minutes from Portland. I am in various organizations around campus such as The Women's Network and Psi Chi. In my free time, I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I am excited to be a part of SCCAP this year because I have a passion for mental health advocacy and wellness in general. I am looking forward to developing and throwing events that all students can come to and enjoy this year.
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Cassie blakeProgram Coordinator | cblake@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! My name is Cassie and I am a sophomore double majoring in biology and public health. I am passionate about women's health and am so excited to start creating a women's health program for Santa Clara. I want to help curate change in our Santa Clara community and SCCAP is doing just that!
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Elsa kinneyProgram Coordinator | ekinney@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hi! I'm Elsa and I'm a sophomore studying biology and public health from Honolulu, Hawai'i. In my free time, I enjoying reading, hiking, and crocheting. I am excited to be a part of SCCAP this year because I am passionate about volunteering in health-care related settings and I look forward to being a part of this year's programs.
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ann russellProgram Coordinator | airussell@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers I am a sophomore at SCU majoring in Political Science and Child Studies. I am from Boulder, Colorado and love all things outdoors! Hiking, backpacking, and skiing is my jam. I also love discovering new music and new places- I am always down to explore! Through SCCAP, I am excited to expand my understanding of pressing and ongoing issues on our campus and beyond. I look forward to collaborating with others in efforts to create a better, more just community.
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Sydney shelbyProgram Coordinator | sshelby@scu.edu
She/Her/Hers Hello! I am Sydney and I am from Los Angeles California. I am currently a second year student studying biology with a minor in health! I am excited to be a part of SCCAP to begin working toward some kind of ASL education at SCU! I am also just excited to be immersed in a community of such passionate young adults who want to make a difference!
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