Izellah Sanchez

Pronouns: she/her

Izellah Sanchez is a RISE Student Ambassador and a third-year undergraduate student studying sociology.

Favorite self-care practice: My favorite self-care practice is doing anything creative and crafty — like sewing, crocheting, painting, and making jewelry.

Fun fact: I can play the violin, and was once in an orchestra and mariachi group!

How would you define resilience?

I define resilience as adjusting through changes (good, bad, or otherwise) in a way that allows us to still function and thrive properly.

What does wellness mean to you?

Wellness, to me, means an active pursuit of wholeness. It means daily and consistent efforts to be safe, sound, and healthy in every way possible