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Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award

The Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award, presented by the UC Davis Health Office of Wellness Education, celebrates outstanding contributions to wellness within the University of California, Davis community. This award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional innovation in research, education, or advocacy, raising awareness of the importance and impact of wellness.

Dr. Victor Baquero

2024 Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award Recipient

UC Davis Health physician Victor H. Baquero, M.D.

Victor Baquero, M.D., was chosen from a competitive pool of nominees across UC Davis for his exceptional contributions to wellness. He played a key role in establishing the Folsom Medical Office Building and serves as its medical director, where he focuses on providing "whole health" care—a comprehensive approach that addresses mind, body, and spirit. As a physician, Victor Baquero emphasizes wellness and prevention, championing lifestyle changes to promote long-term health. 

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Commendation for Excellence in Advancing Wellness

In addition to the primary award, the UC Davis Health Office of Wellness Education recognized 18 people for their efforts to promote wellness awareness within the university community.

Jesse Koskey, UC Davis Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Kathleen Lorain, UC Davis Health CARE project, Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy

Graciela Mejia, UC Davis Health Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program

Caroline Miller, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis

Neesha Patel, UC Davis Staff and Faculty Health and Well-Being, Work Strong Program, Occupational Health

Melanie Hunt, UC Davis Health Rancho Cordova Primary Care Network

Leticia Warter Sanchez, UC Davis Health Patient Contact Center

Kathryn Teixeira, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Xong Veu, UC Davis Health Primary Care Clinics Call Center

Jonathan Villavert, UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration, Administrative Innovation and Technology

Haven Kiers, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology

Dan Kistler, UC Davis Police Department

Uma Anand, UC Davis Health Academic and Staff Assistance Program

Colleen Anthonisen, UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Unit

Samantha Clark, UC Davis Health 12 Shared Services Unit

Shalveena Dayal, UC Davis Health Facilities Planning and Development

Maureen Gomez, UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration, Administrative Innovation and Technology

Annette Hanna, UC Davis Health Pharmacy Refill Optimization Team, Primary Care Clinics

REMEMBERING JACKIE

Making an Impact

The Office of Wellness Education at the UC Davis School of Medicine was funded by Jim Anderson in honor of his late wife, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Anderson, who passed away from cancer in March 2021. Jackie Anderson inspired all she met with her art and photography, her passion for fitness and nutrition, and most of all, her compassion and strength.

The vision for the initiative began with Scott Fishman, M.D. and Jackie Anderson’s shared interest in health and wellness. According to Fishman, “Jackie was an inspirational person, not just around art, but also around health."

jackie anderson holding camera in the field-Photos by Jacquelyn Anderson