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.