Student Health & Counseling

Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

SHAB is Currently Hiring

SHAB is currently recruiting and hiring for next year! SHAB serves as a voice for students on issues relating to health and wellbeing at Portland State University. We communicate students' perspectives on issues relating to services, policies, and the Student Health Fee. SHAB members will also serve as liaisons for PSU students regarding campus health related initiatives and events.  

  • This is an academic year position. There is a 60 minute weekly mandatory meeting. Other time commitments may vary through the term, averaging 4 hours per week.   
  • This position comes with a quarterly stipend deposited in to your student account.
  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Sunday, May 10th 2026.

Please fill out the SHAB Application 2026-2027 if you're interested!

Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB)

What is SHAB?

SHAB is the Student Health Advisory Board and we bridge the gap between SHAC and the students of Portland State’s health care needs. We communicate the students perspectives with Portland State and SHAC to accommodate their physical and mental health needs and provide resources.

Meet the members of the Board

Shresta Anand
(she/her) - SHAB Chair 
Major: Public Health Pre-Clinical Health Science & General Science
Minor in Biology

Obinna Ozioko
he/him
Major: Graduate Student - Geology 

 

Monique Rosas
she/her
Major: Public Health: Health Services Administration & Quantitative Economics

Anita Nguyen
she/her
Major: Pre-Occupational Therapy

Axel Lozano-Ortiz
(he/him)
Major: Biology

Simra Ahsan 
(she/her)
Major: Pre Med Biology Major
 

Kendra Vann
(she/her)
Major:  Public Health Studies - Pre-Clinical Pre-Med

Michael
(he/him)
Major: Community Urban Studies & Planning 

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Mission, Vision & Values

Mission 

SHAB works towards improving and maintaining students' health care. We are working to lower the cost of health resources for students and to continue guiding students through the system of health insurance.  

Vision 

To be the students of Portland State's advocate at the Student Health and Counseling center.

Values

Equity, advocacy, privacy, teamwork, and innovation 

Current Projects

  • SHAC Relocation Discussion: relocation of SHAC and who will be funding the relocation
  • SHAC Aux Fee: SHAC pays a 21% Auxiliary fee and we would like to lower the cost that SHAC incurs
  • Outreach Efforts: International student outreach. Additional outreach efforts to the general PSU student body in order to increase awareness of SHAC services.

Contact Us

If you’re interested in joining SHAB, learning more information or contacting the board, please email shaboard@pdx.edu.

Past Projects

In previous years, SHAB has worked to impact these areas of student health and wellness:

  • Transgender health coverage to the University’s health insurance policy
  • Ensured appropriate use of student health fee
  • Advocated for improved student mental health resources

SHAB hopes to continue their work and utilize student input to further our mission. The board thrives on hearing from the PSU student community and your feedback is valued regarding access to campus health services, academic barriers related to health, and health insurance.