Steve is a proud UC Davis alumnus with a passion for health and safety and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. He hopes to use his experience and knowledge to encourage initial hazard recogntion and and appropriate hazard mitigation, particularly surrounding the use of PPE.
Leonel Edwards is an Industrial/ General Safety Specialist who hopes to develop, manage, assess and continuously improve the Industrial Safety Program.
"Being a Wellness Ambassador has given me the opportunity to learn more about ways to live a healthy lifestyle. Sharing that information with my team has been rewarding as their feedback, upon receiving this information, has been positive and encouraging. In addition, I have developed wonderful friendships with my committee members who are just as passionate about sharing health and well-being with the rest of our team."
"Wellness means overall well-being: being active by actively connecting, actively caring, actively giving, and actively moving are my go-to tactics toward well-being! Well-being is something that we DO. We eat well, move well, sleep well, rest well, work well, and relate well. Wellness means that we live well!"
"I feel I contribute to the mission by actively promoting making healthy choices. I encourage my peers to go walks, take the stairs, I provide them a helpful ear when they need someone to talk to, and I promote a balance between work and life."
In September, Krisztina Forward and Maura Ferrero, Safety Officers for the School of Veterinary Medicine, coordinated a building evacuation fire drill over five days for seven buildings
Eating healthy is important but eating safe is even more important! Foodborne illness occurs when you consume food or drinks contaminated with a pathogen, however, it is quite preventable. Learn more about tips to help you eat safe!
"I think of wellness as a measure of the overall healthiness of my life. This includes all aspects not just physical, although that definitely plays a big part, but also emotional, relational, and mental healthiness too. When I'm enforcing healthy boundaries... when I get up and walk... when I use my finances ... when I take rest time for my emotional health that's a part of wellness."
Pumpkins, Jack-o'-Lanterns and Halloween go hand in hand. But did you know that pumpkins are tasty and nutritious? Learn more about the health benefits of pumpkins and add a new recipe to your autumn table.
"I try to make talking about wellness a regular practice. Talking about wellness creates a culture where wellness is a priority. Helping people get started with one small step is how wellness happens. Eventually, the healthier choice is the easiest choice."
