About Us
Staff
Health Promotion Director
emilyt@uidaho.edu | 208-885-4146
Amanda Ferstead, MPH, M.A., CHES
Mental Health Program Coordinator
amandaf@uidaho.edu | 208-885-1539
Jeneba Hoene
Interim Alcohol & Other Drug Program Coordinator
jenebah@uidaho.edu | 208-885-2039
Mindy Rice, MS, RDN, LD
Interim Campus Dietitian
dietitian@uidaho.edu | 208-885-6717
The Vandal Health Education team is made up of full-time professional staff, graduate support assistant(s), and undergraduate peer educators, dedicated to helping create a healthier campus community. Please don't hesitate reaching out about your health and wellness related questions. General questions about Vandal Health Education can be directed to vandalhealthed@uidaho.edu.
Additionally, Vandal Health Education operates the Well Space on campus which is located in the Student Recreation Center on campus, 1000 Paradise Creek Street, Room 102.
Our Vision
To foster a Vandal community where students will be inspired to strive for optimal health as they pursue their academic and future goals.
Our Mission
Vandal Health Education is an extension of Student Health Services dedicated to providing high-quality health education outreach to empower students to make decisions about their own health and engaging the campus community in health promotion initiatives to foster a safe, inclusive and healthy environment.