Staff Spotlight

Welcome Jared Martinez, HDAE’s new Wellness Coordinator! 

Jared recently joined UCSB in March. In his role as the HDAE Wellness Coordinator, he interacts with all departments in HDAE, leading HomeStretch, Wellness Learn at Lunches, fitness activities, and more. In May, Jared made his mark by helping to lead UCSB's UC Move effort. Take a look at the article he authored in this issue of the Compass.

Jared moved from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara in 2017. He is taking advantage of living close to the beach and mountains by spending as much time as possible outdoors. Jared has lived an active lifestyle for as long as he can remember. Jared’s competitiveness grew during high school while he played football and got into weight training. He enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically with new fitness ventures.   

Jared has learned the benefits of putting his health first and plans to continue sharing that information with others. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His favorite hobbies are exercising, hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, surfing, and almost anything ending in “ING.” When he isn’t active, he likes reading self-development books. Fun facts about Jared: he has a twin brother and a dog named Roman.

Jared looks forward to learning more about mental wellness and helping others live healthier. If you're interested in starting a HomeStretch group or want tips on a healthier lifestyle, please contact Jared at jaredmartinez@ucsb.edu.