Residential Life Wellness Assistants

Promoting wellness

Wellness Assistants (WA) help residential students learn information and gain life skills that will empower them to make helpful decisions about their health, well-being and safety by incorporating the wellness wheel, which includes eight wellness components: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Spiritual and Social. WAs help students by:

  • Working collaboratively with Residence Life staff and other campus stakeholders to promote student and campus health and well-being
  • Planning and implementing educational programming and awareness campaigns 
  • Helping residents understand restrictions around fire safety from an education-based approach

We work with a new group of interns every year. 

Meet our new fall 2023 assistants

Samiratu Aminu
Samiratu (Samira) Aminu
she/her
saminu1@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Newing
Tuesdays: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Thursdays: noon–2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 

 

Helloooo, My name Is Samira (she/her). I am majoring in Biology and minoring in chemistry on a pre-med track. I believe it is important to provide wellness programming within residence halls because it supports the holistic well-being of students. College life can be stressful, and many students are away from home for the first time. Wellness programs offer resources, guidance, and a supportive community that helps students manage stress, make healthy choices, and develop essential life skills. By fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the heart of their living environment, it can enhance students' overall academic success and personal growth.

Abigail Connors
Abigail Connors
she/her
aconnor4@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Dickinson
Mondays: 3:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 11:45 a.m.– 2:15 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8 a.m. –10:30 a.m.

Hi, I’m Abigail (she/her)! I’m a Sophomore majoring in philosophy, politics, and law and minoring in human rights. College life often gets busy, stressful, and chaotic as students navigate their classes, social connections, and new independence. As a result, students easily sacrifice their personal wellness—most students simply do not prioritize their own well being in the way that they should. Wellness programming within residential halls serves as a crucial reminder for students to put themselves first. I find it important to implement programming that addresses the many different, and equally significant, aspects of personal wellness—physical wellness, mental wellness, social wellness, and emotional wellness, to name a few. In this way, I can assist students in continuous growth and guide them in learning habits that will stick with them, and benefit their wellness, throughout the rest of their lives. 

Dylan Guzman
Dylan Guzman
he/him
dguzma14@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Hinman
Mondays: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Lehman);
Tuesdays: 7 p.m.–10 p.m.  (Cleveland);
Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Smith) and 8 p.m.– 10 p.m. (Hughes)

Hey everyone! I’m Dylan (he/him), I’m majoring in actuarial science and minoring I’m data science. The switch from high school to college is considered to be one of the most difficult changes one faces in their lifetime. Most students are granted their first shot at independence, which can lead to students neglecting their personal wellbeing. By promoting wellness on campus, students are taught how to properly take care of themselves, and better enjoy their college experience. 

Jessica Kwok
Jessica Kwok
she/her
jkwok6@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Mondays: 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Tuesdays: 3:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m.
Fridays: 11 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Heyo! I’m Jessica (she/her) and I’m currently a junior studying biology on a pre-pharmacy track. My first two years living on campus were spent in Johnson and I really enjoyed my time in the Dickinson community. My transition from high school to college wouldn’t nearly have been as smooth or fun without the support of those who provided social events and resources as needed within the residential halls. Wellness programming is important for keeping this spirit alive and for reaching out to residents who may be struggling to adjust. Simply being there goes a long way and I want residents to know they can always look to us wellness assistants as a source of support. Through the wellness programs run in CIW, I hope to contribute to fostering that same welcoming community I am grateful to have experienced at the start of my college journey.

Suzana Morshed
Suzana (Zana) Morshed
they/them
smorshe2@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Apartments
Mondays: 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Hi, everyone! My name is Zana (they/them)! I am currently a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Sociology in a Pre-Med track. Being in college is hard; you have to keep up with school, extracurricular activities, and doing chores. With all that stuff, it’s hard to probably make time for yourself. That’s why I think adding wellness into campus activities is important. It gives students an opportunity to have some fun and take time out of their day to de-stress a little. I am glad to be apart of that and to help out students when they need it!

Gloria Mundadan
Gloria Mundadan
she/her
gmundad1@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Mountainview
Mondays: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 8 p.m.–10 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Hello! My name is Gloria (she/her) and I’m a sophomore majoring in accounting. I think wellness programming is important because it helps residents feel connected to their communities and allows residents to be in touch with themselves. Many college students find themselves without the structure and support system they had back at home, and I want to make sure that residents know about the resources on campus so they can shape their college life for the better using the tools that are available to them. 

Njeko Nwakile
Njeko Nwakile
she/her
nnwakil1@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Apartments
Tuesdays: 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Thursdays: noon–2 p.m.
Fridays: 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Hey, my name is Njeko, I am a senior, and I go by (she/her). I am a Biology major on the pre-med track and I am also minoring in Africana Studies. Health and wellness is important for all students to maintain to get through the academic year. Not only will maintaining this help with academia, but it also helps students when interacting in social spaces amongst other students and their peers. Maintaining health and wellness should be promoted more often amongst the student body; as a wellness assistant my colleagues and I hope to be successful in promoting wellness and health across campus. 

Sally Voska
Sally Voska
she/her
svoska1@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
Hinman
Mondays: 9 a.m. –11 a.m. (Cleveland)
Tuesdays: 7 p.m.–9 p.m. (Roosevelt)
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. –1 p.m. (Hughes)
Fridays: 11:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m. (Smith)

Hey, my name is Sally (she/her). I am a Biology major on a pre-physical therapy track. I believe wellness is important in all spaces, especially in the resident communities. Living on campus can be an amazing experience and good wellness is an essential part to making that happen. Wellness helps us find a balance of school and fun, along with making sure we stay physically healthy. Being aware of our wellness is half the battle so having programs within the resident halls is a great way for us to interact and spread the benefits of wellness.We are a resource for all residents to make connections, find belonging, make smart decisions, and overall enjoy their experience living on campus!

Abraham Ramiriez
Abraham Ramirez
Residential Wellness Graduate Assistant
he/him
aramirez8@binghamton.edu

Office Hours:
CIW Inglenook
Mondays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 6 p.m.–10 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hi everyone, my name is Abraham and I am looking forward to working with you all! I am from Elizabeth, NJ and recently graduated from Kean University with my bachelors in psychology with a minor in health. I am currently enrolled at Binghamton for my doctorate degree in occupational therapy.

In my spare time I am a musician and a mixing engineer. I am also a big DC fan as well as Star Wars. My favorite basketball team is the Brooklyn Nets. I am very excited to work with you all and I wish everyone a great semester!

WA Advisor

Jazell J. Johnson
Residential Wellness Initiatives Director
Binghamton University
Pronouns: she/her/hers
jajohns@binghamton.edu
607-777-2322