Staff
Amy Melichar, M.Ed., CHES
Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion
Amy graduated from the University of WI-La Crosse with a BS in Community Health Education, and completed her M.Ed. in Health Education at Carroll College. Additionally, Amy is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She has been a Health Educator for Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion/Student Health Service since 1997. Her primary responsibility is advising, training, and coordinating the Peer Health Education program, as well as various other educational efforts.
In fall of 2004, Amy took on her new role as Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion. In this role, Amy manages and oversees the daily operation of the Center’s educational efforts, services and resources available to the Marquette University student community, while still supervising the Peer Health Education program. In addition, Amy serves in national volunteer roles. For the past three years she has served as secretary and historian to the ACHA (American College Health Association) Health Promotion section. Currently she serves as Chair Elect. Since 2001, she has also served as the WI State Coordinator to the BACCHUS Network. This summer, Amy took over as Area Consultant to Area 4.
In 2003, Amy was recognized as “Advisor of the Year” and the Marquette University Peer Health Education program won “Outstanding Affiliate” at the BACCHUS Network national General Assembly conference. In addition, Amy was awarded a 2006 Marquette University Division of Student Affairs recognition award for her exceptional contributions and service to student affairs and the Marquette community.
Julie Weissbuch, MSW
Health Educator
Julie graduated from Bradley University with a BS in Social Work. While at Bradley University, she took a leadership role in its peer education student organization. This sparked her interest in working as a health educator. Julie continued her education at St. Louis University and received her Masters in Social Work. Shortly after graduating from St. Louis University, she moved to Phoenix, AZ. While in Phoenix she worked as a Prevention Specialist in tobacco control. During her five years there, she created a nationally recognized tobacco control advocacy program for local colleges and universities. She was also recognized as a 2006 Outstanding Alumni from the Bacchus Network. In the fall of 2007, Julie joined Marquette University’s Center for Health Education & Promotion as a Health Educator.
Jessica May, B.A.
Office Assistant
Jessica graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a B.A. in Communication Studies. While an undergrad at the U of M, she worked as a Health Advocate, providing health education programming and first aid services to students in residence halls. Her experience as a Health Advocate sparked an interest in health communications, and working with college student populations. Jessica brought these interests to Marquette University in the fall of 2005, where she continues to work as the Office Assistant in the Center for Health Education & Promotion.
Student Employees
Erin Fekete
Health Education Preceptee
Erin is currently finishing her BS in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She will be completing a preceptorship in the Center for Health Education and Promotion during the Spring 2008 semester. Erin has had a variety of community health experiences including, but not limited to: mental and emotional health education for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater La Crosse Area; a community health internship in Sydney, Australia; and fundraising for New Horizons Women’s and Children’s Center. She is also an avid athlete, and has participated in collegiate athletics for 4 years at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Erin will take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam in April 2008, and is looking forward to her time spent at Marquette University!
