Our Staff
Roma Ferriter, M.Ed., CHES
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pROGRAM lEAD
Roma Ferriter serves as the Lead for Well-being & Health Promotion at San Diego State University. In this role, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where staff can thrive while advancing the department’s mission of promoting student well-being. She is passionate about mentoring her team and helping them deliver impactful health and wellness initiatives that support student success.
A key part of Roma’s work is building strong partnerships across campus. By collaborating with academic departments, student organizations, campus services, and community partners, she helps expand the reach of Well-being & Health Promotion and develop programs that meet the diverse needs of SDSU students.
Roma earned her bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and her master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With more than 15 years of experience in health promotion and public health programming throughout the San Diego community, she brings extensive expertise in wellness initiatives, community partnerships, and student well-being. Outside of work, Roma enjoys oil painting, hiking, traveling, and spending time at the beach with her family.
Contact: [email protected]
Madison Fishler, MPH, RD, LDN
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Registered Dietitian
Madison is our Registered Dietitian focused on nutrition education outreach and initiatives. Her work aims to empower the SDSU community to fuel for success! She is passionate about ensuring folks are equipped with knowledge on how to make balanced nourishing choices. She oversees all food and nutrition programming and outreach and is available for specialized group presentations and guest lecture opportunities. Madison also offers one-on-one consultations for undergraduate and graduate students looking for more personalized food and nutrition assistance. She provides compassionate and client-centered care for all bodies.
Madison earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She then went to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she completed her Master's in Public Health in Nutritional Sciences and her Dietetic Internship. Madison is originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina but recently moved to San Diego from Winston Salem, North Carolina where she was the Registered Dietitian at Wake Forest University. Outside of work, Madison enjoys cooking, working out, exploring San Diego and relaxing with her cat, Elsa.
Contact: [email protected]
Dominque White, MPH
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health promotion specialist - alcohol and other drugs
Our new Sexual Health Promotion Specialist will be starting this Summer 2026!
Please check back later this summer to see an updated biography and background, as well as ways to contact and engage with our specialist!
We are so excited to have new staff members join the Well-being and Health Promotion Team!
Go Aztecs!
Contact: [email protected]
Priya Navaney, MPH
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Health Promotion SpecialisT - Sexual health
Our new Sexual Health Promotion Specialist will be starting this Summer 2026!
Please check back later this summer to see an updated biography and background, as well as ways to contact and engage with our specialist!
We are so excited to have new staff members join the Well-being and Health Promotion Team!
Go Aztecs!
Contact: [email protected]
James Lange, Ph.D
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Coordinator of aod initiaitives
Dr. Lange is an internationally recognized researcher in the Alcohol and Other Drug
(AOD) abuse field. He has expertise in both legal and illegal drugs, as well as alcohol
and tobacco issues.
Dr. Lange is a member of the American Academy of Health Behavior. Dr. Lange also has
the following academic and research appointments at SDSU:
Doctoral faculty in the School of Public Health
Adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology and School of Social Work
Research Fellow in the Center for AOD Studies and Services.
In addition to his appointment at SDSU, Dr. Lange serves as the Executive Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery at The Ohio State University.
Contact: [email protected]
Daniella Dedeitch, MPH, CHES
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Health Literacy and Outreach COORDINATOR
Dani is a Health Promotion Specialist focused on Health Literacy and Outreach initiatives. Her work centers around equipping undergraduate and graduate students with the tools and knowledge necessary to make informed choices with their health and navigate the complex healthcare system. Dani is passionate about empowering students to advocate for themselves and be proactive with their health and wellness, as well as provide resources. She offers healthcare enrollment assistance, referral guidance both on campus and in the community, and health literacy education.
Dani also teaches a year-long Peer Health Education course where students gain hands on experience working in a health promotion office. Students in this program also receive internship credit as well as leadership opportunities within the different health education specialties. Reach out to Dani via email if your interested in the Peer Health Education program!
Dani completed her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Biology, Psychology, and Public Health at San Diego State University. She received her Master’s in Public Health degree with a concentration in Health Promotion and Education from California State University San Marcos. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) trained in evidence-based practices for developing and delivering health education materials.
Contact: [email protected]
Holly Davis, MPH, FPHW
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Health Education specialist - sexual violence prevention
Holly is a Health Promotion Specialist with a specialization in sexual violence prevention and education. She works closely with Fraternity and Sorority Life at SDSU, where she instructs two Peer Health Education courses: FratMANers (Fraternity Men Against Negative Environments and Rape Situations) and SISSTER (Sororities Invested in Survivor Support, Training, and Ending Rape Culture). These programs are designed to empower SDSU undergraduate and graduate students involved in Greek Life to become advocates and leaders in sexual violence prevention, peer health education, and supporting victims/survivors. For more information about FratMANers or SISSTER, please contact [email protected].
Holly holds Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Political Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as well as a Master's in Public Health, with a focus on Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, from San Diego State University. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga, playing board games, climbing, hiking, and playing pickleball.
Contact: [email protected]
Miriam Rodriguez
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Health Promotion Specialist - recovery
Miriam is a Health Promotion Specialist focusing on our undergraduate and graduate students who are currently in or seeking recovery. She provides a safe place for students to have one on one coaching sessions as well as weekly recovery group meetings. She offers presentations and educational workshops on campus to increase prevention and awareness on substance misuse and behavioral disorders. Miriam will be providing education and outreach opportunities to our peer health educator on campus for which she is currently accepting students.
Miriam is a San Diego native who studied and received her Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences with an emphasis in health education at California State University of Chico! She had the opportunity to go through the MD Anderson Cancer Center training to become a Tobacco Specialist at the Medical college of Georgia, Motivational Interviewing with Zimmer Biomet Medical company and lastly the Self-management and Recovery Training to better serve our student population in need of recovery support.
Contact: [email protected]
