Karen Boyce, LCSW (she/her/hers)
Director
Karen is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in health education for 14 years both in schools and health departments. Her specialties are in sexual health and health equity.
Fun Fact: Karen as won two competitive bocce trophies!
Contact: boycek@sfsu.edu
Jul Custodio, MPH (she/her/hers)
Mental Health Educator
Jul is passionate about destigmatizing mental health on campus and promoting a sense of community around mental health.
Fun fact: Jul has her green belt in Capoeira that she received here at SF State!
Contact: custodio@sfsu.edu
Priyam Das, MPH (she/her/hers)
Health Communication Specialist
Priyam works with each of the health educators to develop strategic health messaging and marketing for campaigns and initiatives.
Fun fact: Priyam has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!
Contact: pdas@sfsu.edu
Taylor Davies, M.A. (she/her/hers)
Sexual Health Educator
Taylor works towards fostering a sex positive community at SF State and ensuring sexual health programming is inclusive and accessible to all here at campus.
Fun Fact: Taylor loves Disney movies and British comedy game shows.
Contact: tdavies1@sfsu.edu
Denmark Diaz (he/him or they/them)
Men’s Health Educator
Denmark works to promote healthy masculinity and collaborates across different areas of health to prevent sexual violence on campus.
Fun fact: Denmark is an ardent lover of memes and Shoegaze music!
Contact: denmarkd@sfsu.edu
Elizabeth Gandara, MPH (she/her/hers)
Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs Health Educator
Liz works to promote the health and well being of all San Francisco State students and is passionate about prevention and treatment of problems associated with substance use.
Fun Fact: Liz is a long distance runner and enjoys running Lake Merced at least once a week.
Contact: egandara@sfsu.edu
Jewlee Gardner, MPH (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director for Basic Needs Initiatives
Jewlee works on the development of basic needs programs at SF State and believes in order for students to survive, thrive and reach their full potential here, they need stable and meaningful access to fundamental resources including quality food and housing.
Fun Fact: Jewlee has competitively snowboarded in half pipe, park, and slope style!
Contact: jewlee@sfsu.edu
Danielle Lundstrom, MPH, RD (she/her/hers)
Nutrition Health Educator
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian and is passionate about creating environmental changes that support healthy eating habits. She also enjoys helping students learn and feel confident in making healthier eating choices.
Fun fact: Danielle did a global health field experience in Ethiopia!
Contact: dlundstrom@sfsu.edu
Martha Mellblom (she/her/hers)
Administrative Analyst
Martha provides administrative support for our Health Promotion & Wellness team.
Fun fact: Martha has walked almost every public stairway in San Francisco!
Contact: marthamellblom@sfsu.edu
Kim Nguyen, M.A. (she/her/hers)
Peer Health Leadership Health Educator
Kim focuses on elevating student’s leadership through the peer health leadership program which includes the internship and ambassador program.
Fun fact: Kim participates in an annual river cleanup with her family and friends in Petaluma!
Contact: kimn@sfsu.edu