UH Wellness is excited to welcome Katie Dash as the new Assistant Director of Wellness Programs. Katie has been a valued member of the Cougar community since 2022, serving as the Health Promotion Specialist prior to stepping into this new role.
Katie brings with her a strong foundation in health promotion, holding both a Bachelor of Science in Community Health and a Master of Science in Health Education from Texas A&M University. A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) with over eight years of professional experience, she has built her career on a deep commitment to empowering students to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Her passion for university wellness began in 2017 during her graduate assistantship with Texas A&M Health Promotion, where she discovered her calling to help college students reach their full potential. Since then, Katie has continued to grow as a leader in wellness education, bringing creativity, dedication, and vision to her work at UH.
Outside of her professional life, Katie enjoys attending concerts, practicing her free throws, and spending time with shelter dogs, reflecting her well-rounded approach to wellness and balance.
Katie’s leadership has already been evident at UH through her contributions to the Division of Student Affairs Assessment Committee, the Texas Higher Education Collaborative for Wellbeing, the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee, and other campus and statewide initiatives. Her ability to build partnerships and promote upstream wellness strategies has made a lasting impact on the university community.
Reflecting on Katie’s growth and new role, Brittani Clarkson, Director of Wellness & Health Promotion, shared:
“It has been a pleasure to watch Katie grow in her position as Health Promotion Specialist and now to see her take the next step in her career by serving as our Assistant Director of Wellness Programs. Katie has shown her readiness for this new responsibility as she has gone above and beyond in her work to serve UH students.”
With Katie’s energy, expertise, and passion, UH Wellness looks forward to advancing its mission of fostering a healthier, more engaged Cougar community.
Written By Dhivyadharshini Selvaraj – Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Student Affairs