Meet the Team
The Health Promotion Services is made up of staff, graduate student peer health educators, student assistants, and student volunteers. Learn more about our team and be inspired by our favorite health tips.
Natalie Macias
Director
nrmacias@usfca.edu
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
Staff Bio
Natalie Macias joined Health Promotion Services in 2015. She was a NCAA student-athlete on the Women’s soccer team at San Francisco State University. Natalie enjoys working with students on a daily basis to provide them educational resources when accessing healthcare. She also enjoys coaching the USF Women’s Club Soccer team, as well as teaching courses in the Masters of Public Health program.
Education
Ed.D. Candidate, Organizational Leadership, University of San Francisco
M.S. Behavioral Health, University of San Francisco
B.S. Kinesiology, San Francisco State University
Jenny Lee
Assistant Director
jlee112@usfca.edu
Find what works for you and stick with it, even if it is a small change to build a healthy habit.
Staff Bio
Jenny Lee joined the team in 2013 to launch a nutrition program and gain experience in public health outreach. She has been a certified Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR or NDTR) since 2012, and enjoys helping students develop their own healthy habits around food and exercise. Not only that but she also enjoys working with students who want to develop their skills and leadership in health promotion. This San Francisco native is a lifelong learner who enjoys biking, researching random things, and eating good food.
Education
M.P.H. Community and Public Health Practice, University of San Francisco
B.S. Clinical Nutrition, University of California, Davis
Christina Roby
Program Assistant
cmroby@usfca.edu
Practicing gratitude can improve overall mood and longevity. Start incorporating small acts or practices of gratitude each day!
Staff Bio
Christina Roby joined the Health Promotion Services team in 2023. She brings several years of program management experience and has enjoyed mentoring others through a holistic approach. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and loves to support college students in their pursuit of health and well-being. She also enjoys practicing yoga and is a self-taught barista and coffee enthusiast.
Education
B.S. Health Education, Dance Minor, San Francisco State University
Peer Health Educators
2023-2024
Get to know our certified peer health educators. They are graduate students from the School of Nursing and Health Profession's Masters of Public Health program.
Taking care of your health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.
The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. Focus on small positive changes today and tomorrow will follow.
Practice mindfulness to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity.
Volunteer Leaders
We have many volunteers who assist with events and programs. Here are some of our volunteer leads who take initiative and meet with the HPS team on a regular basis.
Learn more about how to get involved in our volunteer program, Dons Helping Dons.