Jacqualyn (Jaci) Glorioso

Pronouns: she/her

Jacqualyn (Jaci) Glorioso is a passionate, ongoing learner of all things mental health and education. Jaci received her B.S. in Psychology from Wheeling Jesuit University and then worked in college counseling at a high school. There, she realized her passion for education and went on to receive a Master's in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University. Jaci served as the middle school English teacher and, later on, vice principal at an elementary school. Jaci decided she wanted to pursue a career where education and psychology blend, and she found just that here at RISE! She is determined to aid students in creating a mentally and physically healthy life through learning about holistic wellness. Jaci is ecstatic to work with UCLA's students and ready to welcome them to our RISE space!

Favorite self-care practices: Beach walks, paddle boarding, laughing with friends and family

Fun fact: I was once an audience member on the Jimmy Kimmel show

What does wellness mean to you? Feeling holistically taken care of by participating in healthy physical and mental habits.

How do you define resilience? Adapting to challenges and overcoming them with a flexible and positive perspective.