Meet the Staff

McKenzie obtained her B.S. in Kinesiology at Boise State University and her M.S. in Health Education at The University of Utah. McKenzie is a Certified Health Education Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, and National Board Health and Wellness Coach. As the Director of Wellness Services, McKenzie develops and oversees integrated and comprehensive wellness programming for Boise State’s community. McKenzie’s favorite aspect of her job is creating well-being programs that are holistic and impactful to students, faculty, and staff. In her spare time McKenzie enjoys hiking, listening to podcasts, paddle-boarding and eating yummy food.

Justin is a Certified Health Education Specialist who is a native from the greater Chicagoland area. He received his B.S. in Health Promotion and M.Ed. in Curriculum Design and Instruction from Weber State University. As a Health Educator with the Wellness Services team, Justin focuses on programming related to mental health education, coping skills, and emotional intelligence/awareness/regulation. He is passionate about building a thriving, inclusive, and successful community for students during their time in college. In his free time, Justin enjoys snowboarding in the winter months, watching college sports, and creating new tasty recipes or trying local restaurants. He also appreciates spending time with his friends, family and dogs, Wrigley and Willow.

Kenzie is a Certified Health Education Specialist from Boise, Idaho. She received her Masters of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Prevention and Intervention Programming from Boise State University in 2023. As a Health Educator for Wellness Services she focuses on healthy relationships and sexual health programming on campus. In this role, Kenzie aims to empower students with the tools and education necessary to navigate healthy interactions in their relationships. She wholeheartedly believes in the protective power of community and engaging young people in identifying their own resilience and strength. Outside of work, Kenzie enjoys mountain biking the endless trails her hometown has to offer and being active with her energetic border collie, Luna.

Steven received his B.S. in Community Health Sciences from Northern Arizona University and began his career as a Health Educator in 2011. Since then, he has provided compassionate care to a vast demographic of people while supporting programs involved in tobacco cessation, substance use education, environmental health, sexual health/HIV testing, chronic disease self-management, and access to public transportation. Most recently, his passion led him to work with Counties across Arizona tackling Opioid Overdose issues and developing naloxone distribution throughout the state. In the role as a Health Educator with BSU, Steven is excited to bring a skill set that provides a comprehensive/equitable/holistic approach to health promotion and contemporary harm reduction on campus. In his spare time, he enjoys making music, going on culinary adventures, and farming a small organic vineyard in ID.

Alexis is a junior from Wilsonville, Oregon studying public health and Spanish.

Ask me about:

• Traveling!
• Healthy ways to spend free time and cope with stress
• Any kind of music!

Audrey is from Boise and is a junior studying Health Data Analytics.

Ask me about:

• Hiking in Idaho
• Best Study Spots
• Baking

Austin is a second year graduate student working on his Masters of Counseling in the Addiction Cognate.

Ask me about:

• Outdoor recreation
• Mental health and positive psychology
• GradWell resources and programs

Ellie is a sophomore from Elk Grove, California studying Political Science.

Ask me about:

• The gym
• Favorite outdoor activities
• Soccer

Grace is a first-year master’s student from Novato, California studying Public Health with a Data-Driven Decision Making Emphasis and a Health Management and Leadership Certificate.

Ask me about:

• Time Management
• Self-care Activities
• Special Projects

Gretchen is a graduate student from Santa Clarita, California pursuing a Masters of Public Health degree with a Prevention and Intervention Programming emphasis.

Ask me about:

• Exploring Boise
• Meaningful movement
• Student wellness programs on campus

Hannah is a sophomore from the Bay Area, California studying Nursing.

Ask me about:

• Connecting with others
• Swimming and spending time at the river
• Traveling abroad

Kathryn is a senior from Elk Grove, California majoring in Public Health, with a certificate in Leadership and HR.

Ask me about:

• Walks on the greenbelt
• How to have a healthy/positive mindset
• Country concerts

Katie is a junior from Lake Tapps, Washington studying psychology alongside pre-medicine coursework.

Ask me about:

• Effective studying and stress management
• Getting active
• How to get connected on campus

Laci is a third-year Master’s in Counseling student, focused on addiction and eating disorders.
Ask me about:

• Coffee shops
• Body image research
• Ditching diet culture

Lauren is a first year grad student in the Counselor Education Department and a recent Boise State grad with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Family Studies.

Ask me about:

• Maintaining a school, work, life balance
• Coping mechanisms for stress
• GradWell resources and programs

Macy is a senior from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, majoring in Health Studies with a Medical and Healthcare Science Emphasis.

Ask me about:

• Any outdoor activities
• Fitness classes at the Rec Center
• Organization tips

Maddie is from Boise and is a second-degree-seeking student studying Creative Writing and Business—her first degree is in Graphic Design.

Ask me about:

• Creating or using life “hacks”
• Crochet
• Getting 10k steps everyday!

Julia is a first year masters student pursuing a Masters of Public Health with an emphasis in Prevention and Intervention Programming.

Ask me about:

• Coffee shops in Boise
• Collegiate Recovery Program
• Be Well Navigator program- the 8 dimensions of wellness

Ruby is a Senior from Portland, Oregon studying Kinesiology with a Rehabilitation Science emphasis.

Ask me about:

• Organization tips
• Fun ways to exercise
• Meal-planning on a budget

Cara received her Bachelor in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design from Boise State University in 2014.  During her sophomore year, she became a promotions intern at University Health Services and has been a part of the promotions and marketing team ever since. Cara is responsible for the graphic design and promotion of all items housed under University Health Services, including Wellness Services. Her favorite part of the job is the opportunity to be creative and work on a variety of projects daily. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog, cooking, and thrift shopping.

Megan is a junior from Aliso Viejo, California in the Graphic Design program.

Ask me about:

• Book or movie recommendations
• Best spots for coffee in Boise
• Hiking trail recommendations