Spartan Well-Being Staff
Associate Director, Spartan Well-Being
Shahnaz Khawaja, M.A., NCC, BCC, LCMHC, LCAS (she/her/hers)
Shahnaz Khawaja joined the UNCG team in November of 2022. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Wake Forest University. She has over 20 years’ experience in clinical mental health, addictions counseling, higher education leadership, well-being and resilience development. Shahnaz is an active community leader and has served on the boards of several organizations in High Point, Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina. She currently serves on the board of a few international charity organizations providing mental health and outreach internationally and also maintains a private practice. When not working, Shahnaz spends time with family and friends and enjoys the outdoors.
Well-Being Specialist, Spartan Well-Being
Angela White, MS (she/her/hers)
Angela White-Dobbins has been a part of the UNCG team since 2007, working with UNCG’s students has been enlightening and inspiring. Starting in the Counseling Center and now working in Spartan Well-being, I have had the opportunity to support and be a part of creating programs that will help students live their best lives. I love being a part of a team that supports and cares about the student’s and community that they serve.
Well-Being Specialist, Spartan Well-Being
Virginia Hernandez Zell, MPH, CHES, NBC-HWC (she/her/hers)
Virginia joined the Spartan Well-Being team in July 2024. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and a master’s in public health from UNC Greensboro. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She has lived in North Carolina for years but is originally from Mexico. She has several years of experience working as a public health nutritionist and as a health educator and is passionate about educating others about nutrition and overall health and well-being.
As a health coach, Virginia is an ally to students, helping them discover their strengths, and supporting them as they find their own way to thrive and maintain healthy lifestyles. She finds health coaching rewarding and enjoys helping others, providing students with a safe and non-judgmental space for them to share, explore new possibilities, and work on their well-being goals.
In her personal life she enjoys baking, reading, playing/watching sports, hiking, spending time with family/friends, and traveling. She is very excited to be part of the UNCG community and look forward to supporting students achieve their well-being.