Well Staff

Meet Our Staff

The Well has assembled a caring, student-centered team of public health professionals that focus on health promotion and education efforts to help you get the most out of your UC Riverside experience. If you have any questions, problems, or a concern, we probably have someone on our staff that can't wait to help you through it. Our doors are open five days a week, and you're always welcome to contact us by phone or via e-mail.

Professional Staff

Director, The Well

Pronouns: She/her/ella

connie.marmolejo@ucr.edu

951-827-5481

Dr. Marmolejo grew up in Southern California and received her BS in Health Science and Human Ecology and her Master of Public Health degree from Cal State San Bernardino. She earned her DrPH in Health Policy and Leadership from Loma Linda University, in which her research focused on student mental health and food security. She joined The Well family in 2018. Connie stays well by going to the gym, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Senior Health Promotion Specialist, The Well

Pronouns: She/her/ella

marisol.torres@ucr.edu

951-827-2874

Marisol was born in Mexico and grew up in San Bernardino, CA. She earned her BS in Health Science and Human Ecology from Cal State San Bernardino and her Master of Public Health from UCLA. She first joined The Well in 2017. She leads UCR efforts towards a health promoting university. Marisol stays well by jogging, working out, sleeping, and spending time with her family and friends.

Student Health Promotion Specialist, The Well

Pronouns: he/him

daniel.lopez-salas@ucr.edu

951-827-5501

Daniel was born near Mexico City and moved to the California at the age of 6. In 2016, he earned his BA in Linguistics and Anthropology at UC Riverside. Daniel advises the Public Health Peers, focusing on COVID-19 and Flu prevention and education across UC Riverside. Some of Daniel's ways to be well is hiking, biking, or finding new restaurants to eat at. He joined The Well in 2017 and then again in 2021. Daniel stays well by biking, hiking, and jogging among other outdoor activities

Mental Health Promotion Specialist, The Well

Pronouns: he/him

jesus.gomezmanzo@ucr.edu

951-827-8013

Jesus (he/him/el) was born in Mexico and moved to California at the age of 2 where he grew up in El Monte, CA. In 2016, he moved to Riverside to attend UCR - where he earned his BA in Psychology and Education in 2019. While a student at UCR, he was a student staff with The Well working for Golden ARCHES and the R’Pantry. After graduating, Jesus spent time working in the non-profit sector focusing on community building and strengthening. Jesus joined The Well in 2024 and advises the peer group Active Minds, supporting campus-wide mental health promotion and education. Jesus stays well by exercising, watching tv shows/movies/YouTube videos, and spending time with his family.

Health Educator, The Well

Pronouns: she/her

heidy.roldan@ucr.edu

951-827-8022

As a non-traditional 1st generation student, Heidy successfully earned her BA in Sociology from UC Riverside to learn about social determinants of health. As a Public Health Professional, she was actively involved in the COVID-19 efforts and outreach during the pandemic. She joined The Well in 2024 to lead UCR efforts toward fitness, nutrition, COVID-19/Flu, and emerging public health issues. Additionally, she will assist in overseeing Public Health Peers and Power of The Peers. Heidy stays well by working out, reading, and spending time in nature with her friends and family.