Student Health Environments Association

Founded: 2005

Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)

Student Health Environments Association (SHEA)

The Student Health Environments Association (SHEA) is a student-led organization dedicated to advancing awareness, interest, and knowledge in the field of healthcare design. SHEA fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and professionals by creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary learning, and innovation in the design of environments that promote healthcare and healthy living.

Founded at Texas A&M University, the SHEA chapter is proud to be the first of its kind and is currently working toward becoming a nationally recognized organization.

2025 – 2026 Officers

President: Carol Mary Thomas

Treasurer: Shreya Mahesh Bhide

Director of Communications: Tomas Diaz

Director of Marketing: Emilee Croy

Director of Graphic Design: Dhruvi Bhakta

Director of Events: Mia Do

Graduate Representative: Areli Saldana

Ph.D. Representative: Parya Khandan

Faculty Advisors

Dr. Ray Pentecost – rpentecost@tamu.edu

Dr. Roxana Jafari – roxana.jf@tamu.edu

Dr. Zhipeng Lu – luzhipeng@tamu.edu

Dr. Xuemei Zhu – xuemeizhu@tamu.edu

faculty connections professional networking

Positions

We accept: Undergraduate Students, Professional Students, Graduate Students

Dues (scholarship may be available)

Meet on- and off-campus every other week