The Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award, presented by the UC Davis Health Office of Wellness Education, celebrates outstanding contributions to wellness within the UC Davis community. This award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional innovation in research, education, or advocacy, raising awareness of the importance and impact of wellness.
Join us in recognizing the remarkable individuals who make a difference through their innovative contributions to wellness. By honoring their achievements, we aim to inspire others and foster a culture of innovation within our community.
UC Davis Health physician Victor H. Baquero, MD
The Office of Wellness Education at UC Davis School of Medicine was funded by Jim Anderson in honor of his late wife, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Anderson, who passed away from cancer in March 2021. Jackie Anderson inspired all she met with her art and photography, her passion for fitness and nutrition, and most of all, her compassion and strength.
The vision for the initiative began with Scott Fishman, MD, and Jackie Anderson’s shared interest in health and wellness. According to Dr. Fishman, “Jackie was an inspirational person, not just around art, but also around health.”
In addition to the primary award, the UC Davis Health Office of Wellness Education recognized 18 people for their efforts to promote wellness awareness within the university community.
Jesse Koskey, UC Davis Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Kathleen Lorain, UC Davis Health CARE project, Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy
Graciela Mejia, UC Davis Health Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program
Caroline Miller, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
Neesha Patel, UC Davis Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being, Work Strong Program, Occupational Health
Melanie Hunt, UC Davis Health Rancho Cordova Primary Care Network
Leticia Warter Sanchez, UC Davis Health Patient Contact Center
Kathryn Teixeira, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Xong Veu, UC Davis Health Primary Care Clinics Call Center
Jonathan Villavert, UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration, Administrative Innovation and Technology
Haven Kiers, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology
Dan Kistler, UC Davis Police Department
Uma Anand, UC Davis Health Academic and Staff Assistance Program
Colleen Anthonisen, UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Unit
Samantha Clark, UC Davis Health 12 Shared Services Unit
Shalveena Dayal, UC Davis Health Facilities Planning and Development
Maureen Gomez, UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration, Administrative Innovation and Technology
Annette Hanna, UC Davis Health Pharmacy Refill Optimization Team, Primary Care Clinics