About Us
The Loyola Student Wellbeing Action Group (SWAG) is comprised of staff and students who are passionate about raising health and wellbeing awareness in our community.
SWAG Members
SWAG consists of 12-15 staff, faculty, administrators, and student representatives across the university. We work to ensure representation from different departments and divisions within the university and welcome feedback and interest on ways to expand our reach and community engagement.
Currently, members of SWAG include:
- Andrea Hoffman: Assistant Director, Student Athlete Support Services
- Barbara Kurz: Director, Messina
- Chris Kimani: Program Assistant, Communication
- Dennis Velez: Associate Director, Thrive Center for Student Success
- Ejuma Adoga: Case Manager, Student Support and Wellness Promotion
- Jack Owen: Outreach and Community Engagement Librarian, LNDL Library
- Jason Parcover: Assistant Vice President of Student Wellbeing, Student Development
- Jordan Tedesco-Blair, Associate Program Director, Office of Student Integrity and Restorative Justice Practices
- Joseph Farrell, Associate Professor, Philosophy
- Kate Charles: Area Coordinator, Residence Life and Housing
- Katherine Benoit: Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures, Recreation & Wellness
- Katie Derreth: Assistant Director, Student Engagement
- Kourtney Bennett: Associate Director, Counseling Center
- Leonard Willis: Associate Director, Patrol Operations
- Lisa Oberbroeckling: Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Academic Affairs
- Marcia Wiedefeld: Director, Disability & Accessibility Services
- Marie Yeh: Associate Professor, Marketing
- Marlena Waugh: Assistant Director, Student Health & Education Services
- Melissa Lees: Director, McAuley Women's Center
- Rachael Hartley: Program Assistant, Counseling Center
- Whitney Hobson: Assistant Director of Social Justice, Counseling Center
SWAG Liaisons
In addition, almost every department at Loyola has a SWAG liaison, which involves serving as a conduit between SWAG and the liaison’s constituents (i.e., members of their department, office, or center/organization). Liaisons function as advocates for student wellbeing.