Department of Health Promotion Staff
Melissa Acuna (she/her/hers) is the Senior Health Educator at the Student Health Center. She received her Bachelor's and Master's in Public Health from CSUSB and is a Certified Health Education Specialist.
Melissa has been with the department since 2016, starting as a Peer Health Educator and becoming a professional staff member shortly after. She provides oversight of the Department of Health Promotion at the San Bernardino campus. She leads on-campus programs, such as the CSUSB Narcan Training program, the Student Health Advisory Committee, and the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Committee.
Elizabeth Gutierrez (she/her/hers) is a Health Educator at the Student Health Center. She is a proud first-generation graduate student and is a self-described “extroverted-introvert.” Elizabeth received her bachelor's in Kinesiology, Exercise Science from CSUSB and her Master's in Public Health, Health Education from Loma Linda University.
She is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of students through education about reproductive health, suicide prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Family Planning Health Worker, and Certified in Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention.
Alexis Rocha (she/her/hers) is the Health Educator at the Student Health and Psychological Counseling Center on the Palm Desert Campus. A proud first-generation Latina graduate student, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education and HIV/HCV Testing and Counseling.
As a former PDC student, Alexis is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of students in the Coachella Valley. She focuses on education that opens up conversations around “taboo” topics that may not always be discussed at home, such as reproductive care and mental health.