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.
2026/27 Wellness Programming
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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 14 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 a professor of Health and Exercise Sciences, teaching various courses on fitness, nutrition, and public health. Alexandra is committed to educating and guiding everyone she encounters into shifting mindsets towards living the healthy lifestyle.
Email: afrancois@mica.edu | Phone: 410-225-4952
Wellness Coordinators
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!
Norton Reyes Vargas
Norton Reyes-Vargas is a marathon runner, curator, and researcher. Founder of the digital Latin American art magazine MONOCHROME, he is currently pursuing his MFA in Curatorial Practice at MICA. Norton combines the discipline of long-distance running with his commitment to cultural research and creative practices.
Jayden Harris
My name is Jayden Harris, I am a Design + Innovation major under the product design team. I also love painting and sculpting as well! I am happy to be a MICA Wellness Coordinator this year, and can’t wait to participate in all our events. Fun Fact: I am a very big music person across all genres and i am working towards being a tattoo artist!
Jenna Maglione
Hi, I’m Jenna! I’m an illustration major with an animation minor and a wellness coordinator here at MICA. I incorporate wellness into my day-to-day life with yoga, hiking, walking, and lifting weights. I love drawing apples and I want to meet the very hungry caterpillar someday. Hope to see you around!
Adrianna Green
Hi I’m Wellness coordinator Adriana, or Adri. I'm a sophomore illustration major from DE. Wellness for me looks like cooking, roller skating, yoga and strength training. I’m currently really into Jamiroquai, The Beach Boys, The Pitt, and Overwatch. I love meeting new people so if you ever see me around come say hi I dont bite :3
Nathan Austin
Hello! I'm Nate. I’m a wellness coordinator, a printmaking major and creative entrepreneurship minor from southern Pennsylvania, and I love all things outdoors! I’m a runner, a rock climber, and I love camping, cooking, and lifting weights. You’ll find me around 1515, at the green for intramurals, or behind the fitness center desk!
DeAnna Jennings
Hey, my name is DeAnna Jennings! I’m a junior Illustration and Humanistic Studies Major with a minor in Creative entrepreneurship. My favorite thing about being a wellness coordinator is planning and participating in the wellness events. I love seeing people engaging with our activities and with each other. Some of my hobbies include listening to music, streaming anime, horror movies cartoons, and cooking.
Elliot Montiel
Hello, I’m Elliot Montiel! I’m a freshman from Miami, Florida who is planning to major in Illustration. As a Wellness Coordinator here, I love being able to encourage others to start their wellness journey through MICA, since it’s never too late. A fun fact about me is that I have one dog, two cats, and three birds!
