Melissa Acosta Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing
- Staff
A Conversation With Melissa
How do you like to stay active?
Nature walks, Yoga, Lifting Weights, Pilates, HIIT, Dance
What do you like most about your career in Campus Rec?
Working in Campus Recreation allows me to positively impact students and share my deep passion of the importance of fitness for everybody. Whether creating events or training student staff, I love having the chance to show how much prioritizing wellness can favorably affect every aspect of life. Plus, I get to spend every day on this beautiful campus and work with amazing staff, faculty, and students.
What else would you like to share about yourself or your A&M-Commerce experience?
As an alumnus and a staff member, I am constantly impressed with the quality and integrity of the staff and faculty at TAMUC. The campus offers so much to students and staff alike. And I really love to visit the ducks at Garvin Lake.
What else would you like to share about yourself or your A&M-Commerce experience?
I create fitness and wellness events for the student body to engage in. I also train student personal trainers and group fitness instructors. My ultimate goal is to spread a love for wellness where students adopt practices that better their overall lives.
Educational Background
- B.S., History, East Texas A&M University, 2023
Areas of Responsibility
- Group Fitness Program
- Personal Training Program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- FItness equipment management
- Supports nutrition program