Who We Are

Our Mission

Lifetime Wellness Through Collaboration, Education, and Innovation

About Our Department

The WELL is a part of Union WELL Inc. which is a proud member of the Sacramento State Division of Student Affairs. Union WELL Inc. exists for the benefit of students, offering a welcoming environment in which students, faculty, staff and alumni may participate in campus life. Union WELL Inc. also attracts the greater community to educational, cultural and social experiences at Sacramento State. Through programs, services and facilities Union WELL Inc. fully realizes its potential when it fosters personal growth, encourages social interaction and provides opportunity to develop leadership skills. The involvement in campus life around Union WELL Inc. leads to memorable experiences and fosters a community that cultivates enduring commitment, pride, and loyalty to the University.

Student Health and Counseling Services are a separate department, however they are our partners in wellness!

Career Staff

Get to know the staff at The WELL and what brought them to Sacramento State and Union WELL Inc.

Andrew Reddish

Director, The WELL

Andrew Reddish

Director, The WELL
reddish@csus.edu
916.278.3592

Role at The WELL: The Director oversees all programs, operations, and staff. They work in collaboration with Student Health and Counseling Services and other campus partners to advocate our mission of "Lifetime Wellness Through Collaboration, Education, and Innovation".

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Background/Education: Andrew has been working in Campus Recreation since 2007 and is truly Made in the CSU, having experience from four different California State Universities. Andrew is a former collegiate athlete, has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Sonoma State University, an M.B.A. in Marketing Management from Cal Poly Pomona and formerly served as the Northern California State Director for NIRSA. Andrew began his career at San Diego State University working for Aztec Recreation and moved to Sacramento in 2014. Additionally, Andrew is a lecturer in the Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration (RPTA) academic department.

Fun Fact: Andrew is one of the biggest Frank Sinatra fans you will ever meet. Ask him which songs are his favorites.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Andrew loves everything that the WELL has to offer including general fitness, indoor wiffleball, wheelchair basketball and exploring bouldering at the climbing wall.

Strengths: Strategic, Competition, Command, Learner, Significance.
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Ashlyn Tamayo

Coordinator, Marketing Strategy and Outreach

Ashlyn Tamayo

Coordinator, Marketing Strategy and Outreach
ashlyn.tamayo@csus.edu
916.278.6612

Role at The WELL: Coordinator, Marketing Strategy and Outreach, responsible for The WELL’s comprehensive marketing strategy—including digital, print, social media, and engagement.

Pronouns: She/They

Background/Education: Ashlyn attended Sac State for their undergrad, where they received their Bachelor's of Science in Recreation Administration. During this time, she worked at The WELL's Fitness Desk, as well as the role of student supervisor of staff development. Upon graduating, Ashlyn had an internship with Walt Disney Studios in Southern California, and later worked with the American Cancer Society in the North Bay. After a couple years away, Ashlyn returned to Sacramento, where she worked with lululemon focusing on guest experience and digital engagement, along with pop-up events. She's excited to bring her energy and experience back to The WELL at Sac State.

Fun Fact: Ashlyn had the opportunity to attend red carpet premieres for Pixar's Inside Out and Marvel's Ant-Man.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Ashlyn enjoys switching it up between free weights, the cardio suite and indoor track.

Strengths: Futuristic, Individualization, Input, Arranger, Connectedness
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Clarissa Jimenez

Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

Clarissa Jimenez

Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness
clarissa.jimenez@csus.edu
916.278.6577

Role at The WELL: Clarissa provides management for all fitness operations and programs including personal training, group fitness, fitness desk staff, and fitness equipment.

Background/Education: Clarissa attended San Diego State for her undergraduate degree, and earned her M.S in Kinesiology, Integrative Wellness from Point Loma Nazarene University. While in San Diego, she worked in a variety of health and wellness settings as a Personal Trainer and ultimately ended her time in that area as a Study Coach for the American Council on Exercise. Clarissa started her journey with Sacramento State University in 2019 and her favorite part of working at The WELL is connecting and building relationships with the students.

Fun Fact: Clarissa was originally a vocal performance major before she fell in love with health and wellness.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Take classes!

Strengths: Woo, Communication, Activator, Individualization, Realtor.
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Erica Wood

Assistant Director, Special Events and Informal Recreation

Erica Wood

Assistant Director, Special Events and Informal Recreation
erica.wood@csus.edu
916.278.2998

Role at The WELL: Erica provides management for the following areas: special events, event services, equipment desk, informal recreation, and the climbing wall.

Background/Education: Erica has over ten years of experience working in events and campus recreation from three Universities, multiple community colleges, and Olympic Sports; and managing large-scale endurance race events throughout the United States, known as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. Erica has her Master’s of Science in Sports Administration from the University of Northern Colorado and her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University.

Fun Fact: Erica has gone skydiving in New Zealand.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Erica enjoys providing a variety of opportunities for members to get involved.

Strengths: Harmony, Empathy, Deliberative, Consistency, Responsibility.
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Gabe Rendon

Coordinator, Member Experience

Gabe Rendon

Coordinator, Member Experience
gaberendon@csus.edu
916.278.2245

Role at The WELL: The Coordinator of Member Experience oversees all general customer service support including student membership activation and non-student membership management for faculty, staff, and alumni. The coordinator provides management for the following areas: Front Desk and Engagement Center.

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Background/Education: Gabe has nearly a combined decade of experience working in Campus Recreation as a student, intern, and full-time professional. Gabe received his Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with an Emphasis in Food and Nutrition from Sacramento State University.

Fun Fact: Gabe has hiked to the top of Mount Bierstadt a 14,065-foot-high mountain summit in the Rocky Mountains.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Take a spin class!

Strengths: Activator, Restorative, Command, Consistency, Harmony.
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Galadriel Milltowers

Coordinator, Climbing and Group Facilitation (Interim)

Galadriel Milltowers

Coordinator, Climbing and Group Facilitation (Interim)
climbing@unionwellinc.org
916.278.9355

Role at The WELL: The Climbing and Group Facilitation Coordinator manages and oversees the daily operations of the climbing wall, as well as safety, programming, and route-setting. The coordinator also runs WELL Build; teambuilding and group facilitation at the WELL. Abbie sees themselves as here to be a mentor and resource for all students' growth and success.

Pronouns: She/Her, They/Them

Background/Education: Galadriel has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Sacramento State.

Fun Fact: Galadriel has been to 8 countries and 12 different states.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Introducing new and seasoned climbers to the amazing rock wall!

Strengths: Realtor, Developer, Empathy, Consistency, Responsibility
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JD Dimalanta

Coordinator, Fitness Operations and Personal Training

JD Dimalanta

Coordinator, Fitness Operations and Personal Training
jerome.dimalanta@csus.edu
916.278.2244

Role at The WELL: Coordinator, Fitness Operations and Personal Training - responsible for managing the operations of the Fitness Desk and Personal Training teams.

Pronouns: He/Him

Background/Education: JD completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, followed by an Associate and Master’s Degree in Physical Education at the University of the Philippines. He worked as an assistant professor for 7 years at the same university, teaching sport sociology, sport history, fitness, and dance. After moving to the U.S., he worked in the Bay Area as a fitness professional in various gyms, studios, and corporate fitness centers, including Intuit and Google.

Fun Fact: JD was the coach and director of adult crew gold medalist “The CREW” at the 2012 World HipHop Championships.

Favorite thing to do at the WELL: Kettlebell, push-up and pull-up workouts.

Strengths: Maximizer, Intellection, Developer, Input, Arranger
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Jessica Swart

Assistant Director, Member Services and Operations

Jessica Swart

Assistant Director, Member Services and Operations
jessica.swart@csus.edu
916.278.2204

Role at The WELL: The Assistant Director of Member Services and Operations provides management for the following areas: Membership, Operations, and Aquatics.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Background/Education: Jessica has more than 19 years of experience in Campus Recreation as both a student and full-time professional. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and an M.A. in Sports Management from the University of the Pacific.

Fun Fact: In her free time, Jessica loves hiking and camping with her family and dog, Summer!

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Take a group fitness class with co-workers.

Strengths: Strategic, Ideation, Adaptability, Learner, Maximizer.
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Kayla Irlbeck

Coordinator, Intramural Sports

Kayla Irlbeck

Coordinator, Intramural Sports
kayla.irlbeck@csus.edu
916.278.1786

Role at The WELL: The Coordinator of Intramural Sports oversees all of the intramural sports programming and the intramural staff.

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Background/Education: Kayla has several years of experience working in Campus Recreation as a student, Graduate Assistant, and full-time staff. Kayla received her Bachelor of Science in Economics from UW-Eau Claire and Master of Science in Sports Management from Utah State University.

Fun Fact: Kayla is from Minnesota and loves to watch their sports teams.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Get a good lift in!

Strengths: Developer, Achiever, Includer, Strategic, Relator
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Kendra Densmore

Coordinator, Group Fitness

Kendra Densmore

Coordinator, Group Fitness
kdensmore@csus.edu
916.278.1787

Role at The WELL: Kendra coordinates the Group Fitness classes, programs, and special events.

Background/Education: Kendra has over 30 years of working in the Recreation & Fitness Industry both as a student and a professional in corporate and campus recreation programs. She holds national certifications through the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
B.S.- Recreation Education/Fitness Management at The Ohio State University. Go Buckeyes!

Fun Fact: Kendra's favorite thing to do in her free time is just about any outdoor activity with her husband and twin daughters.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Any classes taught by the talented instructors at the WELL!

Strengths: Arranger, Empathy, Belief, Context, Relator.
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Krista Aufdermaur

Manager, Reservations and Informal Recreation

Krista Aufdermaur

Manager, Reservations and Informal Recreation
krista.aufdermaur@csus.edu
916.278.7904

Role at The WELL: The Reservations and Informal Recreation Manager provides management for the following areas: Event Services, Equipment Desk and Informal Recreation.

Background/Education: Krista has over a decade of experience in Campus Recreation as a student and full-time professional. B.S., Recreation Administration, California State University, Sacramento - Stingers Up!

Fun Fact: Krista has swam with stingrays on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Any workout with the sandbags!

Strengths: Responsibility, Maximizer, Arranger, Achiever, Command.
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Nicolas LaPorte

Coordinator, Reservations & Audiovisual Equipment

Nicolas LaPorte

Coordinator, Reservations & Audiovisual Equipment
nicolas.laporte@csus.edu
916.278.1748

Role at The WELL: Nick provides management for Event Services and manages all audiovisual equipment at The WELL.

Background/Education: Nick has over 10 year of experience working in hospitality and guest service. Before coming to the well, he supervised the guest service department and coached ski teams at Sierra At Tahoe ski resort, directed and produced live tv for Lake Tahoe Television, and managed event space at Red Hawk Casino. Nick received his bachelor’s degree in Resort Management and Hospitality from Sacramento State – Stingers Up!

Fun Fact: Nick has been up the Eiffel Tower 3 times, once was completely by stairs.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Everything, he feels like a kid in a candy shop!

Strengths: Input, Adaptability, Positivity, Strategic, Woo
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Patrick Schneider

Coordinator, Operations

Patrick Schneider

Coordinator, Operations
patrickschneider@csus.edu
916.278.4434

Role at The WELL: The Operations Coordinator provides management for the following areas: Aquatics, Operations, and Risk Management

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Background/Education: Patrick is originally from Sonoma Valley. He recently received his BS in Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Sacramento. Patrick has background experience working at The WELL as a Fitness Attendant and as a Building Supervisor while getting his degree. He also has Aquatic experience working as Dockmaster and Lifeguard at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center

Fun Fact: Patrick enjoys competing in Spartan Races!

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Rock Climbing

Strengths: Analytical, Achiever, Relator, Developer, Responsibility
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Steven Dasman

Assistant Director, Recreation Programs

Steven Dasman

Assistant Director, Recreation Programs
steven.dasman@csus.edu
916.278.2241

Role at The WELL: This position provides management and support to Intramural Sports, Recreational Therapy, Climbing and Group Facilitation.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Background/Education: Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2016. He worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) as well as a professional facilitator with organizations like Project Adventure in Beverly, MA, and Brooklyn Boulders (now Bouldering Project) in Somerville, MA. Prior to taking on this role at The WELL, Steve worked for seven years as the Program Manager with Waypoint Adventure, which is a non-profit in Lexington, MA that runs adventure education programs for people with disabilities (all ages/ability levels/demographics). Programs he led and oversaw included indoor/outdoor rock climbing, indoor/outdoor kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, tandem cycling, cross-country skiing, ropes course, and teambuilding. He also holds certifications with the American Mountain Guide Association (CWI), American Canoe Association (Level 2 Kayak Instructor), Association For Challenge Course Technology (Level 2 Ropes Course Facilitator), and Wilderness First Aid/CPR.

Fun Fact: Prior to leaving Boston in 2023, Steve summitted all 48 4000’ footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and hiked from Georgia to West Virginia on the Appalachian Trail (over 1000 miles).

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Pick up basketball and climbing the auto belays on the rock wall.

Strengths: Woo, Achiever, Positivity, Learner, and Communication.
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Victoria Butler

Administrative Coordinator

Victoria Butler

Administrative Coordinator
victoria.butler@csus.edu
916.278.2242

Role at The WELL: Tori provides administrative support to The WELL’s Executive Director, Director, and full-time staff; as well as managing student Reception Staff.

Pronouns: She/Her

Background/Education: Over 14 years of experience in office administration including titles such as Customer Service, Branch Administration Supervisor, Office Manager and VP of Operations. After over 10 years in the alarm monitoring industry, I recently worked at a local contract screen printer for almost 4 years and really enjoyed the challenge of learning such a creative and exciting new trade.

Fun Fact: Although I love music and love singing I have a terrible singing voice. So if you ever see me in my car and the volume of my music seems a little excessive, it’s probably a song that I really enjoy singing along to but I’m trying to drown out the sound of my own voice!

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: I am most looking forward to utilizing the indoor track as well as taking some fitness classes!

Strengths: Restorative, Input, Consistency, Learner, Responsibility
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Will Hahn

Recreational Therapist

Will Hahn

Recreational Therapist
will.hahn@csus.edu
916.278.2247

Role at The WELL: Recreational Therapist, responsible for programming and implementing inclusive and adaptive recreation at The WELL – including adaptive sports, therapeutic horticulture, and unified sports. The Recreation Therapist also coordinates one-on-one sessions for Sac State students who want to develop a leisure-wellness plan that support one or more of the seven dimensions of wellness at The WELL.

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Background/Education: Will attended Sonoma State University for his undergraduate education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies with a concentration in education. Upon graduating, Will decided to work in adult psychiatric care for nearly 5 years across two different mental health rehabilitation centers. During this time, he implemented and programmed therapeutic activities for individuals with psychiatric disabilities, eventually becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in November of 2022.

Fun Fact: Will really enjoys video games as a pastime and listens to a weekly PlayStation podcast, called Sacred Symbols.

Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Will loves being able to use the pool in tandem with The WELL at Yosemite Hall, since swimming is the most efficient and accessible way for him to burn calories and participate in cardiorespiratory fitness.

Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Positivity, Adaptability, Learner
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