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!
HOPE SERVICES
Program Coordinator: Mae McGivney (memcgivney@scu.edu)
Hope Services is a local organization dedicated to offering community and services to adults and children with developmental disabilities! Volunteers will get the opportunity to socialize and assist in teaching skills to adults within the EMCC department (Employment, Media & Community Connections).
Times: TBD
Requirements: n/a
COLLEGE OF ADAPTIVE ARTS
Program Coordinator: TBD
The College of Adaptive Arts’ mission is to provide an equitable, lifelong collegiate experience for adults with disabilities who have historically been excluded from higher education. Volunteers will assist students during classes and help with class set up and clean up.
Times: TBD
Requirements: n/a
RECIPES FOR RELIEF
Program Coordinator: Marielle Huelmann (mhuelmann@scu.edu)
Recipes for Relief cooks and provides warm meals for families at Loaves & Fishes. Loaves & Fishes provides
hot and nutritious prepared meals, delivered and served to feed anyone experiencing hunger, homelessness or food insecurity in the Bay Area.
Times: TBD
Requirements: n/a
SENIOR CONNECTIONS
Program Coordinator: Olivia Caballero (ocaballero2@scu.edu)
Senior Connections is a great way to engage with the elderly in our community at Live Oak Senior Center! We play bingo, build community, 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: TBD
Requirements: n/a
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Program Coordinator: Keira Steitz (ksteitz@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: TBD
Requirements: n/a, but preference for recurring volunteers
Education & Mentoring Department Coordinator and Program Coordinator Bios!
Olivia Marx
Department Coordinator | omarx@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Olivia Marx and I am a senior 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 and was thrilled to serve as the Senior Connections Program Coordinator for two years. Now, I'm super excited to lead the H&D Department!
VACANT
College of Adaptive Arts Program Coordinator
Stay tuned to meet our new CAA Program Coordinator later in Fall!
Mae McGivney
Hope Services Program Coordinator | memcgivney@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Mae McGivney, and I’m a junior majoring in English. I’m originally from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, but SCU has truly become my home away from home. In my free time, I love reading, running, and hiking. I discovered my passion for working with kids through volunteering with Blooming Minds my freshmen year, and I’m so excited to be the Hope Services PC for a second year!
Marielle Huelmann
Recipes for Relief Program Coordinator | mhuelmann@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Marielle, and I'm a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Public Health. I'm from Seattle, WA, and love all things outdoors--- skiing, hiking, paddle boarding, you name it! I'm passionate about supporting community health by increasing access to healthy food and other essential services. I'm so excited to serve as the Program Coordinator for Recipes for Relief this year and continue making a positive impact in the local community!
Olivia Caballero
Senior Connections Program Coordinator | ocaballero2@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Olivia Caballero and I’m a sophomore majoring in Public Health with minors in Gerontology and Sustainability. I am from Foster City, California and am extremely passionate about working with the elderly and healthcare in general. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends. I’m so excited to be the Program Coordinator for Senior Connections this year and to connect with everyone!
Keira Steitz
Special Olympics Program Coordinator | ksteitz@scu.edu
she/her/hers
Hi! My name is Keira and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, majoring in Ethnic Studies and Political Science. In my free time I like to hike and listen to music. I am super excited to be the Special Olympics Program Coordinator for a second year! I am looking forward to continuing building relationships with this community and all of the Special Olympics athletes!