CARE Network
CARE seeks to support and facilitate students in achieving emotional, physical, and social well-being and their academic goals though collaborative efforts, sharing resources, coordination of services, and development of additional resources.
If you are concerned for a student and their well being, please complete a SOS Referral.
CARE Members
Adrianne Montero-Camacho, MSW
SOS Coordinator & Case Manager (Network Co-Chair)
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: CARE gives me the opportunity to support & advocate for students in collaboration with my colleagues. I am grateful CARE helps me to think critically about our students needs.
How I take care of my well-being: I’m learning to listen to my body. Every day, I pause and reflect on what I need. Is it rest? Movement? A creative outlet? Time with others? Time with myself? It takes discipline to build a practice of listening to your body, but it has made all the difference in maintaining my well-being.
Sarah Rodman-Alvarez, PhD, MPH
Bauccio Endowed Executive Director, Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being & Research
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: Because it is my job to care for the well-being of ULV students, it’s important for me to understand what our students are going through. The CARE Network gives me insight on how to support students better via direct support, policies and programs.
How I take care of my well-being: As a mother of two young children with a full-time job, my time is always crunched and self-care sometimes feels impossible! The most important way that I take care of myself is through a weekly pottery class. Once a week, I pop my headphones in and play with clay. It rejuvenates me!
Adam Wong
Assistant Dean, Student Engagement & Belonging
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: I think it is critical that I support every facet of our students’ lives. As much as I love getting students involved and supporting their co-curricular journey, being a part of CARE affords me the opportunity to build relationships through a different lens.
How I take care of my well-being: Doing things that bring me joy- Playing with my puppy, cooking, watching sports.
Andrea Reyes, PhD
Director, Accessibility Services
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: I am passionate about supporting students well-being and providing access to resources. As a person of color, I feel that it is important to advocate for students from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities.
How I take care of my well-being: Self-care is extremely important for my well-being. I also enjoy spending time with my family, friends, applying fun skincare face masks, going on afternoon walks and watching funny tv shows.
Chris Krich
Head Football Coach
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: I want to represent and support the well-being of our student athletes. Being part of CARE gives me a path to be able to help and guide our students.
How I take care of my well-being: Exercise has always been the tool I have used to help balance and control the stressors in my life. I also spend time with friends and family.
Daniel Loera
Director, Multicultural Services
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: I believe we should be attentive to the needs of the whole student and I believe each of us, in our different spheres of contact, will act as liaisons for those students we encounter.
How I take care of my well-being: I take time to get outdoors with nature- it grounds me!
Tiffany De Leon
Assistant Director, Title III HSI STEM Grant
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: I believe in the impact meeting students where they are and supporting them through life’s challenging moments can have. I believe in removing barriers of access for students and creating equity as much as possible. The work that CARE does with students is an avenue where I see this happening for our students at ULV.
How I take care of my well-being: I go to therapy twice a month, I have a support system that supports me through the ups and downs, I run or go on walks (with music, podcast or audio book – a must) and I make sure to spend quality time with those I love since this refuels me.
Savannah Garcia
Director, Academic Success Center
Why I am a part of the CARE Network: Being part of CARE allows me to not only collaborate with colleagues across campus who are highly committed to students’ success and well-being, but it also allows me to define where the ASC can be more intentional in supporting students and their varying needs. I am able to adjust our approaches, outreach, and services based on the sharing of knowledge and experiences within the group. Ultimately, my investment and goal is to support students’ holistic development and educational experience at ULV, and this group is a mechanism for gaining key insights and practices which aid me in reaching that goal.
How I take care of my well-being: I am an individual who has always struggled with prioritizing my own well-being. Recently, I have started being more intentional in how I take care of myself. For me, attending counseling is a method that really allows me to focus on myself, my needs, and my growth as a person. In addition, I engage in meditation using my crystals and candles, and I also find listening to music and just soaking in it to bring me comfort and calm at the end of chaotic or busy days.
Jamie Solis, MHA, RN, PHN
Director, Student Health Services
Albert Perez
Assistant Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Eugene Shang
Director, Residence Life and Student Conduct
Zandra Wagoner, PhD
University Chaplain