Wellbeing Staff
Our Mission
To support and co-educate students as they strive to find and maintain their work-life balance and provide them the resources needed to thrive as healthy ethical leaders serving society and the world.
Who we are
Driven by the College’s strategic vision, Harvey Mudd College Wellbeing is a campus-wide educational initiative with the goal of helping students thrive, achieve a sense of well-being, reduce risk factors and bring about balance in their lives.
What we do
- Psycho-educational programming based on positive psychology
- Crisis management
- Referrals
- Support and advocacy
- Training and mentoring
- International student support
Meet the Team
Michelle Harrison
Associate Dean for Wellbeing909.621.8013mharrison@hmc.edu
Students may book an appointment with Dean Michelle
As the associate dean for wellbeing, Michelle oversees wellbeing programming on campus, works with the health educators, meets with students one-on-one to provide support, and case management services. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Maryland, with a B.S. in public health. She also holds an MPH in health behavior and health promotion as well as an MSW in mental health and substance abuse from The Ohio State University.
Salena Gallegos, OTD, OTR/L
Wellness Coordinator909.607.4101sgallegos@g.hmc.edu
Click here to schedule an appointment with Salena Gallegos
Salena Gallegos is a licensed Occupational Therapist, focused in health and wellness. She earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of California, Merced and completed both her Master’s and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California.
She brings clinical expertise in holistic health, lifestyle modification, and student wellbeing, drawing from her doctoral residency at Keck Graduate Institute where she launched innovative mindfulness and wellness initiatives. With a passion for creativity, mindfulness, and whole-person care, Salena empowers students to thrive both personally and academically. She is especially committed to bridging wellbeing with meaningful daily experiences, fostering resilience, and building community through engaging workshops and interactive programs.
Peer Health Educators
Peer Health Educators serve as liaison between the Office of Wellbeing and students on campus through peer-to-peer programming. Peer Health Educators work directly with their peers to educate, promote and discuss health and well-being on campus.
- Aditi Bonthu ’26
- Ananya Purwar ’26
- Otis Golden ’26
ProjectConnect Facilitators
ProjectConnect is a peer-facilitated program designed to help small groups of students get to know each other and develop friendships. The ProjectConnect Facilitators lead their peers through a series of engaging questions and fun activities that have been shown to build closeness, connection, and community.
- Aleicia Zhu ’26
- Caroline Sorrells ’26
- Sofi Zaozerska ’27
- Zaara Bhatia ’27