Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

Every year SHAC has a seven-member Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) where students are able to work directly and advise SHAC staff on policies, student issues, budgeting, insurance, and outreach. To contact the board please email SHABoard@pdx.edu

Advisor: Nick Walden Poublon, Student Health Advisor

Current Members of the Student Health Advisory Board 2012-2013

	Cody Graham -- I was born in Hillsboro, OR in 1988. Growing up I was involved in sports and was a scholar athlete. During high school I joined the Navy and shipped out to boot camp right after graduating. While in the military I was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a hospital corpsman. A year after my deployment, 1st Battalion 7th Marines was tasked with becoming a Marine Expeditionary Unit Specialists (a fancy word for amphibious combat ready). After obtaining that we were deployed again to the 31st MEU and toured the Pacific Rim. After coming home I decided to end my enlistment to pursue higher education. I enrolled in PSU as a health sciences major with a focus on community health education. In addition to going to school, I work for SHAC as a student employee. I am a member of the SHAB board, and also a member of the Viking Vets. My expected graduation date is 2016. I like running, hiking, outdoors stuff, and have a passion for cooking and health – they go hand in hand.
	AC Nguyen -- My hobbies are playing tennis, hanging out with friends, eating good food, and having conversations. My health related interests with the new SHAB is the cases that may not be as common. Being able to adapt and prepare to deal with these cases in the future makes us more prepared and ready to help. Not to say that common cases that SHAC already can handle aren’t important, but adapting and learning are valuable to our cause at Portland State.
	Korin Bradley -- Korin is a senior at PSU who is currently studying Social Science, Indigenous Studies, and Queer Studies. He focuses on trans* healthcare, in terms of access, quality of care, and navigating insurance.
	Hang Phan -- I am currently a sophomore major in Business Accounting. It is my pleasure and honor to be a member of the Student Health Advisory Board this year. As a member, I am interested in improving students’ health in the campus, especially, helping the students find out how to take care of themselves in the right ways in order to have healthier lives. Being a member also brings responsibility. I will try my best to contribute my experiences and opinions to the board. I hope my collaboration with the other members will bring a better and healthier lifestyle to our campus.
	Kate Jensen -- I am a junior studying Health with a concentration in Aging Services. I first became interested in Health Studies after taking a Health Care Economics class. Where school is my priority, I also enjoy playing intramural soccer and volunteering for an academic publication on campus. I am looking forward to a career in caring for others.
	JD Newby -- I am a Health Studies Major here at PSU. I grew up a huge sports and fitness fan and enjoy the great outdoors. My health interests prospered in my service as a United States Hospital Corpsman, which created my aspirations in healthcare. My time at PSU has turned my focus towards public and community health care and to give back to my community. I hope to become a healthcare professional after my time at PSU and continue to give back to the community which has done so much for me.
	Katie Lukins -- I'm a community health and health education student. I got involved in SHAB after previous experience working in college health at University of Oregon. I am also the student intern in health promotion at SHAC. In addition I work at Campus Rec where I spend a lot of my time involved in various activities there. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends, play tennis, or get out and enjoy Portland. I am on the board to help improve the health of our community as well as reduce barriers to students so they can use SHAC.
	Mary Frances Ritchie -- I am currently obtaining my Master's in Public Health: Health Management and Policy from Portland State University. I first became interested in working with student health when I worked for the Safe Zone Program of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. My current studies include the study of health insurance policy, health systems delivery, budgeting, health of populations (student issues), and the reform of Oregon’s health system. I have a strong background in and commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff on creating healthier and safer spaces on campus, as well as promoting health policies on campus that are inclusive.
	Cathy Symes -- I'm a graduate student and a second year member of the Student Health Advisory Board. I am passionate about meeting the needs of our diverse student population and ensuring the health and well-being of every student. I am interested in the quality of student life both on and off campus and sharing information with PSU students about the quality health services available to them.