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.
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Coordinator, Climbing and Group Facilitation
Abbie Morrissey
Coordinator, Climbing and Group Facilitation
a.morrissey@csus.edu
916.278.4598
Role at The WELL: The coordinator manages and oversees the daily operations of the climbing wall as well as safety, programing, and route-setting. The coordinator also runs WELL Build; teambuilding and group facilitation at the WELL. I am here to be a mentor and resource for all students' growth and success.
Pronouns: She, They
Background/Education: Abbie received her Bachelor of Science in Communications (minoring in Leadership and Health Promotion) from Appalachian State University and my Master of Arts in Outdoor Adventure and Expedition Leadership from Southern Oregon University. She also holds an American Mountain Guide Association certification in the following: SPI, CWI and RG(Assistant).
Fun Fact: Abbie bike-packed 1000 miles from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea in 2018.
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Abbie loves to try the new routes at the climbing wall, especially when staff are proud of their work!
Woo, Communication, Positivity, Strategic, Achiever
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Recreational Therapist
Alivia Elder-Gok, MS, CTRS
Recreational Therapist
alivia.elder-gok@csus.edu
916.278.2247
Role at The WELL: As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS, Alivia oversees the Recreational Therapy department. Alivia strives to implement and facilitate inclusive and specialized recreation and leisure pursuits opportunities for participants that support a balanced and active life by providing programming that focuses on the 7 Dimensions of Wellness ultimately increasing our members quality of life.
Pronouns: She, Her, They
Background/Education: Alivia is an alumna of Sac State. she has worked with in various facets of campus recreation, community recreation, and the clinical field providing recreation and leisure services. She is currently involved in professional organizations like ATRA and NIRSA. She is a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer through ACSM & NCPAD.
Fun Fact: She went to clown school, and graduated!
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Alivia loves spending time at the MAC, whether it is playing indoor soccer or Wheelchair Rugby.
Positivity, WOO, Learner, Includer, Arranger
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Assistant Director, Intramural Sports and Student Staff Development
Andrew Reddish
Assistant Director, Intramural Sports and Student Staff Development
reddish@csus.edu
916.278.3592
Role at The WELL: Andrew provides management for the following areas: Intramural Sports, Staff Development, Assessment and Recreational Therapy.
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Background/Education: Andrew has been working in Campus Recreation for over 13 years and has experience from four different Universities. Andrew has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Sonoma State University and an M.B.A. in Marketing Management from Cal Poly Pomona and formerly served as the Northern California State Director for NIRSA. 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.
Strategic, Competition, Command, Learner, Significance.
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Coordinator, Operations and Aquatics
Cameron Wiggins
Coordinator, Operations and Aquatics
cameron.wiggins@csus.edu
916.278.4434
Role at The WELL: Cameron provides management for the following areas: Aquatics, Operations, and Risk Management
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Background/Education: Cameron got both his degrees from Saint Mary's College of CA in the Bay Area. His BA is in Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance and his MA is Kinesiology, Sport Management. Cameron has a background in operations and events management, specifically in sports and recreation. He worked for campus recreation while at SMC and was a community recreation coordinator here in Sacramento. He has also worked for a few pro sports teams including the Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors while they both were in Oakland and for the Oakland Roots soccer team currently.
Fun Fact: Cameron serves as the defensive line coach for the football program at Roseville High School
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Shooting hoops in the Gym Box
Consistency, Achiever, Harmony, Communication, Responsibility
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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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Coordinator, Marketing Strategy and Outreach
David Sanborn
Coordinator, Marketing Strategy and Outreach
sanborn@csus.edu
916.278.6612
Role at The WELL: The coordinator provides management of all social media platforms and all outreach campaigns.
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Background/Education: David has over 10 years of experience working in higher education and recreation. Before coming to The WELL, he oversaw communications for Sierra College’s Intercollegiate Athletic program, and worked in marketing for the City of Roseville’s Parks, Recreation & Libraries department. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus on digital media from Sacramento State - go Hornets!
Fun Fact: David has visited all 50 US states (but between you and me, California is his favorite!)
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Try his best to scale our amazing climbing wall.
Strengths: Adaptablility, Positivity, Learner, Developer, Input
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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, 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 in.
Harmony, Empathy, Deliberative, Consistency, Responsibility.
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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 5 years of experience working in Campus Recreation as a student, intern, and full-time professional. Gabe received his Bachelors 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!
Activator, Restorative, Command, Consistency, Harmony
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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: The Coodinator provides management for fitness operations and personal training
Background/Education: Coming Soon!
Fun Fact: Coming Soon!
Favorite thing to do at the WELL: Coming Soon!
Strengths - Coming Soon!
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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: Jessica provides management for the following areas: membership, operations, marketing, and aquatics.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Background/Education: Jessica has more than 17 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 M.A. in Sports Management from the University of the Pacific.
Fun Fact: In her free time, Jessica loves to go hiking and camping with her family and dog, Summer!
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Yoga or Bootcamp!
Strategic, Ideation, Adaptability, Learner, Maximizer.
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Director, The WELL
Kate Smith
Director, The WELL
kate.smith@csus.edu
916.278.2241
Role at The WELL: As Director, Kate oversees all programs, operations, and staff. She works in collaboration with Student Health and Counseling Services and other campus partners to advocate our mission "Lifetime Wellness Through Collaboration, Education, and Innovation".
Pronouns: She, Her, They
Background/Education: Kate has worked at Sacramento State since 2009 and was instrumental in the successful opening of The WELL in September 2010. Her past work experience includes teaching, coaching, clinical exercise physiology, nutrition counseling, non-profit community recreation and campus recreation. Kate has her B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her M.S. in Exercise Science from San Diego State University. She is certified through ACSM as a Health Fitness Specialist and also through NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Fun Fact: When Kate was a student at Cal Poly she was the President of Women's Club Volleyball Team.
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Kate enjoys strength based work-outs on the fitness floor and participating in any activity that brings our staff together!
Learner, Achiever, Woo, Communication, Activator.
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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 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!
Arranger, Empathy, Belief, Context, Relator.
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Coordinator, Reservations and Informal Recreation
Krista Aufdermaur
Coordinator, Reservations and Informal Recreation
krista.aufdermaur@csus.edu
916.278.7904
Role at The WELL: Krista provides management for the following areas: Event Services, Equipment Desk and Informal Recreation.
Background/Education: Krista has 6 years of experience in Campus Recreation as both 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!
Responsibility, Maximizer, Arranger, Achiever, Command.
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Coordinator, Intramural Sports
Saul Avitia
Coordinator, Intramural Sports
saulavitia@csus.edu
916.278.1786
Role at The WELL: Saul directly oversees the Intramural Sports program including leagues, tournaments and all staff such as officials and supervisors.
Background/Education: Saul is a Sacramento State graduate and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration. Saul began working for The WELL and the Intramural Sports program in September 2018 as an Official.
Fun Fact: Saul was once on the local news for hitting a half-court buzzer beater to win a game in high school.
Favorite thing to do at The WELL: Pick up basketball
Harmony, Arranger, Empathy, Woo, Individualization
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Administrative Coordinator
Victoria Butler
Administrative Coordinator
victoria.butler@csus.edu
916.278.2242
Role at The WELL: Tori Provide administrative support to The WELL’s Executive Director, Director and full-time staff; and manages 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!
Restorative, Input, Consistency, Learner, Responsibility
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