Each quarter, a few SHAs are honored with the SHA Member Spotlight.
These SHAs are recognized for their passionate commitment to the SHA Program, their dedication to the SHA mission, and their willingness to go above and beyond in the realm of peer health education.

"My favorite part of being a Student Health Advocate is being surrounded by a caring and supportive community of like-minded students who share my passion in health and well-being. SHA has significantly shaped my UCSD experience and I couldn't be more grateful to be a part of the organization! "

"I joined the SHA program for many reasons. But I believe the main reason I wanted to join SHA was for the opportunity to be a part of something greater than myself, and make a real impact on the UCSD community."
 

"My favorite part about being an SHA is creating a community that empowers myself and the UCSD campus through peer to peer education. As a SHA, I have gained the confidence to reach out to so many of my peers which has helped me grow as a student and leader."

"My favorite thing about SHA is the growth in character I have developed, and the new community I have found within UC San Diego. I have been able to work on my communication and public speaking skills which has helped me establish myself as a leader. Needless to say, the community that we all have established has been one of love and support that can compare to no other."

"My favorite part about being an SHA is the passionate community we have established in the program. That strong sense of belonging can be derived from the dedication, genuine excitement, and unconditional support for one another that every SHA has. I can not help but to be proud of being  a part of a caring community that strives to make a positive impact. "

"My favorite part about being an SHA is the people I work with. Everyone in SHA is incredibly passionate about peer health education, and you can really tell through their hard-work and dedication to the program. My fellow SHAs are also incredibly welcoming and kind. I was extremely nervous when I first joined, yet I was instantly welcomed in and made a part of the family. "

"My favorite part about being an SHA is the community everyone has created. I love the energy and dedication everyone has for the program and the support for each other. From running workshops and tabling with fellow SHA's to getting to know them individually, the genuine passion for making a positive impact is truly incredible and something that never fails to inspire me."

"My favorite part about being an SHA is being able to learn so much about health, while also being able to educate others and give back to the UCSD community. The SHA Program allows us to teach others and ourselves information on so many different health topics so we can all make informed and safer health decisions for ourselves, which is so empowering to everyone the program reaches."

"My favorite part about SHA is the community that I have found. Everyone is so passionate not only about SHA but also about school and their other activities. It's so inspiring to see such dedicated people who truly care about helping others and it motivates me to be more focused and hardworking...I've met my best friends here!"

"My favorite thing about being an SHA is that I have the opportunity to be active in my community in a meaningful, tangible way. I love talking to fellow students on Library Walk about health promotion and our program. My SHA colleagues are all incredible people, and I'm so grateful for the friendships I've made on this team. "

"My favorite part about being an SHA is the passionate community we have established in the program. That strong sense of belonging can be derived from the dedication, genuine excitement, and unconditional support for one another that every SHA has. I can not help but to be proud of being  a part of a caring community that strives to make a positive impact. "