Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola appointed to California Governor’s fitness and well-being council
February 2022
Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to join other California leaders to promote health and wellness across the state. Dr. Aguilar-Gaxiola is a faculty member affiliate of the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research (CHPR), founder and director of the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities, and professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UC Davis Health.
The Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being is led by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ronnie Lott, and comprises leaders from health and wellness organizations, youth sports programs, education, the entertainment and fitness industry, and other experts on physical and mental health.
The council aims to provide guidance on the development of physical activity and wellness goals for Californians; increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, sports, nutrition and mental wellness; encourage physical fitness activities; promote equitable access to outdoor and physical activities for underserved communities; and facilitate collaboration among public, private and nonprofit stakeholders.
For more information, read the news release from the governor’s office.