Health & Disabilities
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans have a disability, making people with disabilities the largest minority group. The Health & Disabilities department advocates for people of all ages with disabilities in the greater Santa Clara community.
Department Coordinator & Program Coordinator bios can be found below on this page!
SENIOR CONNECTION
Program Coordinator: Olivia Marx (omarx@scu.edu)
Senior Connection is a great way to connect with the elderly in our community at Live Oak Senior Center! We play bingo, engage in amazing conversations, and learn from a generation with so much wisdom to offer. They are so grateful for the time we spend together, and it’s so much fun!
Times: Tuesdays, 1-2:30 PM
Requirements: n/a
RECIPES FOR RELIEF
Program Coordinator: Maya Barrett (mnbarrett@scu.edu)
Recipes for Relief cooks and provides warm meals for families at JW House. The JW House is a low- to no-cost medical hospitality house for families of patients currently receiving care at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Hospital and other San Francisco Bay Area hospitals. Through cooking, we can bring a brief sense of relief and normalcy to families because the last thing they should worry about is what or where to eat while staying beside loved ones.
Times: Every other Friday, 5:00-6:00 PM
Requirements: n/a
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Program Coordinator: Cassi Bull (cbull@scu.edu)
THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
​​Program Coordinator: Briya Patel (bhpatel@scu.edu
Join us in participating in Special Olympics of Northern California sports each season. We will be coaching, playing, and enjoying various sports with athletes of all ages. No experience coaching or playing sports is required.
Times: Sundays, 8:00-10:00 AM
Requirements: n/a — Preference for recurring volunteers
Work with young adults with special needs...cooking classes, trampoline park, bowling, and so much more!
Times: Select Sundays, 1:30-3:30 PM
Requirements: n/a
BAY AREA WOMEN'S SPORTS INTIATIVE
Program Coordinator: TBD
Encouraging children with special needs to get active and participate in sports. Breakfast and transportation are provided!
Times: TBD
Requirements: n/a
Education & Mentoring Department Coordinator and Program Coordinator Bios!
Elsa Kinney
Department Coordinator | ekinney@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Elsa and I am a senior studying Biology and Public Health. I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. My hobbies include running, hiking, and reading. I am excited to be returning to SCCAP for my second year in H&D and look forward to all of the events we have planned for this school year! ​
Olivia Marx
Senior Connection Program Coordinator | omarx@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Olivia Marx and I am a sophomore majoring in Economics. I am from Denver, Colorado and I love everything outdoors! I enjoy hiking, baking with my friends, and reading in the Rose Garden. I’ve always had a passion for working with the elderly so I am thrilled to be this year’s Senior Connection Program Coordinator!
Maya Barrett
Recipes for Relief Program Coordinator | mnbarrett@scu.edu
she/her/hers
My name is Maya, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Public Health! I’m originally from Palo Alto, but have been lucky to call many places home. I love the outdoors and cooking with my friends, and I am very excited to translate my passion for food as medicine through Recipes for Relief.
Cassi Bull
Special Olympics Program Coordinator | cbull@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! I'm Cassi Bull, a junior double majoring in Child Studies and Psychology. I have a passion for working with young children, especially those with disabilities, so I am super excited to return to SCCAP as Program Coordinator for Special Olympics again this year! Outside of SCCAP, I am part of the SCU A Cappella group Supertonic and the University Honors Program. I love to read and crochet, especially outside on a nice sunny day. I also enjoy going on hikes and spending lots and lots of time at the beach!
Briya Patel
Upcoming Program | bhpatel@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Briya and I am a junior, but I am graduating a year early! I am a Child Studies major and I am from San Jose, California. I love volunteering at Sacred Heart, specifically at their Afterschool Academy Program because I have a passion for helping kids. I also really enjoy reading and trips to the beach! I am super excited to be at SCCAP and cannot wait for all this year has to offer!
Vacant Position
BAWSI |
n/a
Stay tuned to learn more about our BAWSI Coordinator!