MICA Wellness & Health Promotion

MICA Wellness & Health Promotion

MICA Wellness is dedicated to promoting health oriented activities and programs to enhance the overall health + wellness of the MICA ecosystem.

Our Wellness Coordinators are committed to supporting the well-being of our students by offering programs, events, and resources that encourage a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Our initiatives span across campus and focus on physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness, recognizing that student success is rooted in overall well-being.

 

Fall 2025 Wellness Programming

 

Registration for Intramural Sports is CLOSED. Fall Session 2 registration starts Oct. 6th!

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Meet our Wellness Team!

Health Promotion Educator 

Alexandra François is a public health ambassador and fitness enthusiast who has dedicated more than 12 years in the sports medicine, fitness, health, nutrition and wellness industry helping children, athletes, and everyday people surpass their fitness goals. She additionally serves as an adjunct professor of Health and Exercise Sciences at Coppin State University. Alexandra is committed to educating and guiding everyone she encounters into shifting mindsets towards living the healthy lifestyle.

Credentials:

  • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 1
  • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified TRX Functional Training Specialist
  • B.S in Exercise Physiology (Winston- Salem State University)
  • M.S in Exercise Science: Wellness and Nutrition (Liberty University)
  • PhD in Health Sciences: Healthcare Leadership (Liberty University- current)

Email: afrancois@mica.edu | Phone: 410-225-4952

 

Wellness Coordinators

 

Pran Gupta
Hii! I'm Pran, a Wellness Coordinator at the fitness center!!
I'm an MFA Graphic Design student
I enjoy listening to rock music, true crime and gore movies, and going on treks
 
 
Chance Azevedo
Hi I'm Chance, I am a Wellness Coordinator here at mica and I am a Senior Graphic design major with a photo minor. I have a love for running, weightlifting and hiking. This year my work is focused on exploring and representing my Hawaiian heritage through design and practice.
 
 
Julia Alderman
Hi! My name is Julia! I'm a senior animation major and painting minor! My wellness practices include spending time planting and gardening, going on hikes, climbing rocks, running and spending time with my cat, Andre. Three facts about me include; I love hyenas and work them into my artwork often (and have them tattooed on me), I’m scared of planes no matter how often I travel on them, and my favorite musical artists include Outkast, Thee Sacred Souls, and Hail the Sun.
 
 
Lydia Wiles
My name is Lydia Wiles, I am a junior photography major minor in graphic design and film! I am excited to be a wellness coordinator this year I love to plan events. Some fun facts about me is that I play 3 instruments (guitar, piano, and violin), me and my siblings birthdays are all in October, and I’ve been to more than 10+ concerts!
 
 

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