Meet Our Staff
Our Health Promotion team aims at assisting all Lobos be the healthiest version of themselves. By providing resources, programs, and services, we aim at supporting UNM students in their academic, personal, and professional goals. Together, we are devoted to creating a healthier UNM campus for students to be able to build their individual capacity and have full access to everything wellness while attending UNM. In our office, we embrace diversity, social justice, and holistic health and promise to always meet the student where they are at.
Benjamin Ferguson, Health Promotion Manager
Ben (he/him/his) has been working in the physical wellness field since he graduated from UNM in 2007. As a graduate from UNM, he is aware of the environment students must endure as they continue their academic journey. With the help of physical activity and proper nutrition, Ben is excited to share ideas and education to help students be the most successful versions of themselves. Ben will be planning and programming various student health events throughout campus to increase awareness of all the health improvement benefits the UNM community has to offer. In his free time, you will find him out in the mountains fly-fishing the stress away.
Jordan Groover, Marketing Representative
Jordan (he/him/his) grew up in Los Lunas NM. After he graduated High school. He attended Lonestar College out in Houston Texas. He returned home and finished up his degree, and graduated from UNM in 2022 with a BA in Strategic Communications. With experience in marketing and healthcare, he is passionate about connecting students with the resources they need to thrive. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and appreciating art.
Vanessa Roybal, Health Educator
Vanessa (she/her/hers) has been part of the UNM community since 2003, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Community Health Education. She launched her wellness career with UNM Employee Wellness in 2010 and later supported wellness initiatives across the Health Sciences campus and UNM Hospital. Vanessa was thrilled to join SHAC in June 2026. She is passionate about helping UNM students discover the many resources available to support a healthy, successful college experience. A proud Lobo and loyal Denver Broncos fan, Vanessa also loves golfing, traveling, discovering great food, and enjoying mom life.
