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Student Health Advisory Committee

SHAC students, 2021-2022

The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) provides a student voice in health center operations, promotes a positive and open channel of communication between the UHC staff and the student body, and contributes additional awareness of student issues to the health center administration.

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History and Mission

The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is composed of students from various academic backgrounds and campus-community involvements. SHAC meets bi-monthly at the Health Center and is led by Jen Swails, Interim Executive Director of the Health Center and Steven Rose, Marketing and Communications Manager.

Since the health center is funded primarily by student fees, SHAC represents the student voice for health matters. The purpose of SHAC is to:

  • Promote a positive and open channel of communication between UHC staff and the student body
  • Increase personal knowledge of UHC operations and scope of services
  • Address student health concerns
  • Provide input into the provision of health services
  • Foster overall health and wellbeing of UGA students
  • Increase knowledge of the mandatory fee proposal process

Additionally, each semester, SHAC develops and commits to various projects. These have ranged from collecting satisfaction survey data from students who visit the health center to distributing complimentary resources (i.e. sunscreen and traveling safety tips) to students during the safe spring break campaign.

SHAC members have served on search committees for professional staff vacancies at the health center, developed and presented seminars to the entire health center staff, and served on other internal and external committees (Diversity Committee–internal; Campus Suicide Prevention Task Force–external) as student representatives. SHAC is just one of many factors that make the University Health Center a student-centered facility that truly offers excellence in college health care.

Current SHAC Projects

Health Literacy:

COVID Vaccine Facts Myths — YouTube, 3/19/21

I’ve been tested for COVID…now what? — YouTube, 10/27/20

FreshCheckDayUGA 2020 Welcome — YouTube, 8/13/20

SHAC: COVID-19 and How It Spreads — YouTube, 7/22/20

Apply to be a member of the Student Health Advisory Committee — Instagram, 2/10/21

Breaking the Barriers: An Interfaith Panel Discussion Watch the event video! The panel of eight students, each representing different religious and belief systems, aimed to increase awareness, acceptance, and inclusivity of all people with different beliefs across campus while providing a safe space to share and increase the transmission of knowledge.

CPR Awareness To emphasize the importance of CPR and make training more accessible & affordable to students

Outreach To develop fun and interactive ways to keep students up to date on UHC’s events & services

Social Media To grow UHC’s presence on facebook, twitter, & other social networks in order to better reach students

How to Become a Member
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is a group of dedicated students that act as a liaison between the University Health Center and the student population. The committee is made up of students representing a wide range of interests and backgrounds. Any undergraduate student is encouraged to apply. Members are expected to attend ALL meetings that are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:15pm and to participate in outside support projects. Members will serve at least one year, preferably two. Once a member is selected, he/she may remain on SHAC until graduation.
Members, 2021-2022
Photo of Amitesh Anerao Amitesh Anerao

Class Year: 2023
Major: Biology with a minor in Spanish
Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
Hobbies: Weightlifting, tennis, chess
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I love how accessible it is for students and the wide variety of resources they offer!
Favorite quote: “Work hard in silence and let success be your noise.”

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Photo of Marina Badir Marina Badir

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Photo of Annabel Crippen Annabel Crippen

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Photo of Dylan Cruz Dylan Cruz

Class Year: 2022
Major: Exercise and Sport Science
Hometown: Valdosta, GA
Hobbies: Target shooting, video games, and spending time trying new things around Athens
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: Everyone is always helpful, and they do their best to make you comfortable and welcome.…

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Photo of Sritha Donepudi Sritha Donepudi

Class Year: 2024
Major: Health Promotion
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Hobbies: Spending time with my friends and brother, Photography, Traveling, Reality TV
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I love how UHC provides everything from dental services to a pharmacy because I know there’s an amazing facility down the road from me with qualified, kind staff who will be there for any possible need I could have.…

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Photo of Emma Ellis Emma Ellis

Class Year: 2022
Major: Genetics, Spanish
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, traveling, and baking my sister’s famous brookies (brownie cookies!) with family and friends
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: With so much going on in college, I love having a centralized location where I can fulfill all of my healthcare needs at once.…

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Photo of Martin Gamez Martin Gamez

Class Year: 2023
Major: Psychology on the Pre-Med track, Minor in German
Hometown: Dalton, GA
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing soccer, volunteering
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: The health center is filled with so many resources for all types of people and their needs. It’s also incredibly convenient, both in location and how fast it is.…

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Photo of Sejal Gandhi Sejal Gandhi

Class Year: 2023
Major: Biology & Psychology, Business Minor
Hometown: Tyrone, GA
Hobbies: Painting, travelling, hiking, dance, and eating!
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: The wide variety of services they offer! From massages to yoga to mental wellness programs, there is something for everyone!
After graduation I plan to: Go to dental school
Favorite Quote: “Humankind.…

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Photo of Sarah Rose Hartley Sarah Rose Hartley

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Photo of Areeba Hashmi Areeba Hashmi

Class Year: 2023
Major: Biology and Anthropology
Hometown:Snellville, GA
Hobbies: Cooking, Poetry, Traveling, Exploring Restaurants and trying new foods!
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: The vast variety of wellness programs the health center offers, whether it be essential oils, succulents, or cooking classes, the health center has it all!!!…

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Photo of Elizabeth Lane Elizabeth Lane

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Photo of Rhea Lawrence Rhea Lawrence

Class Year: 2023
Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Hobbies: Reading, online shopping, hanging out with my friends and family
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: Many are surprised to find out just how many services the Health Center offers. The Health Center’s first priority is the UGA community and it shows in everything it does.…

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Photo of Matthew Li Matthew Li

Class Year: 2024
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
Hobbies: Visiting state and national parks, piano, enjoying time with friends and family
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I appreciate the accessibility of all the services at the Health Center, especially the ability to schedule appointments with relative ease.…

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Photo of Nidhi Manikkoth Nidhi Manikkoth

Class Year: 2024
Major: Biology and Psychology with an Emphasis in Neuroscience; Minor in Public Health
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, dancing, spending time with my family
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: Everyone at the Health Center is so welcoming and ready to help us.…

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Photo of Maddie Marsh Maddie Marsh

Class Year: 2023
Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Statesboro, GA
Hobbies: Going on walks at the IM fields, working out (spin classes are currently my fav), reading
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I love how you can come to this one location and receive the treatment you need for a variety of things.…

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Photo of Mark Molinaro Mark Molinaro

Class Year: 2023
Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Hobbies: Running, Reading, Hiking, Music
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: The Health Center is a great destination that offers many services! Every time I go they are always friendly and get a full rundown of my medical history so that they can most appropriately treat me. …

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Photo of Madison Picklesimer Madison Picklesimer

Class Year: 2023
Major: Health Promotion
Minor: Health Policy and Management
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Hobbies: Going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and taking care of my kitten.
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I enjoy the fact that students have easy access healthcare instead of having to do their own research on clinics in Athens.…

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Photo of Iqra Rafiq Iqra Rafiq

Class Year: 2023
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry and Spanish
Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, traveling!
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: The ambience of the health center is truly uplifting, everyone is so welcoming and is always smiling. It’s so much more than just a doctors office, there’s massages, therapy, stress relieving clinics, everyone should check it out!…

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Photo of Samantha Sharpe Samantha Sharpe

Class Year: 2024
Major: Pharmacy
Hometown: Dublin, GA
Hobbies: Traveling, kayaking, hanging out with friends, going to the beach
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: I love how welcoming and kind everyone is that I encounter at the health center. Every time I walk in, I am immediately in a better mood because of the kind faces I see and how comfortable they make everyone feel.…

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Photo of Ciera Thomas Ciera Thomas

Class Year: 2022
Major: Microbiology, minors in Spanish, Global Health, and International Affairs
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Hobbies: Travel, reading, music, podcasts, painting-by-number
What I enjoy most about the Health Center: Convenient access to all my health and wellness related needs and a friendly staff that’s always willing to help (they might rival Chick-Fil-A employees on the goodwill scale!)
After graduation I plan to: Pursue a master’s degree in global health before completing an MD, with an interest in eventually working for the CDC’s Center for Global Health
Favorite Quote: “Be the moon- inspire people even when you’re far from full.”

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