General Information

Name	Jessica
Last Name	Jemison
Nickname	Jessica

Background

Organization	Northern Arizona University
Professional Title	Student
Bio and Background	I am originally from Chicago Illinois, and I am graduating in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s in fitness wellness and a minor in criminal justice. I have been at Northern Arizona University for four years and I am hoping to pursue a career in profession fitness wellness related. Some of my favorite activity include running, volleyball, fishing, and hunting.
Why I am a Force for Health® Member...	I would love to be a force for health member because I love to help motivate others as far as their future health goals and I love to help people achieve those goals. Fitness excites me and there are many factors of fitness, I would love to be apart with others as well.
How I use the Force for Health Network Tools	I can use the Force for Health Newtwork tools to make my life easier by being visually motivated in my fitness participation, my diet and my workout lifestyle.
My inspiration	My mother really inspires me, due to the fact that she is such a hard worker and a powerful mother to her children. She always looks out for others even without looking out for herself, her heart is so kind and pure and it motivates me to always do better than before.
Location	Arizona
What would you like people to know about your community?	I would like people to know about my community that this community is a safe space and there is always room for growth and progress.

My Citizenship Health Factors

Some of the factors that have been challenging for me have been...	Some of the factors that have been challenging for me is finishing college and working full time while still trying to maintain somewhat of a fit lifestyle.
It's important for me to be part of my community's health because...	It is important for me to be part of my community’s health because change starts within, and I go by that motto often when wanting to pursue a futre in fitness as far as a career goal. Chnage does not happen over night however, health and fitness are key factors to longevity.
Some of the strength of my community health factors are:	Some strengths of my community health factors are intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Some of the challenges in my community regarding certain health factors are:	Some of the challenges in my community regarding certain health factors are time management, the environment they live in, correct amount of funds, etc.
I believe I can help improve my community's health by...	I believe I can help improve my community’s health by trying to make fitness accessible to everyone regardless of the difficulty and the setting.

Advancing the DREAM

Advancing the DREAM - What it means to me

As an African American myself this issue effects me because there are many times where I do not feel respected or treated fairly in the healthcare system. There have been a good two instances where my health concerns were not taken as seriously as they should have been with no major solution. This question means to me more than anything because just the simple of thought of recieving less than the other person because the color of my skin is sickening, and hoepfully one day it eventually will not matter and there will be equal opportunity for all people of all races.

My Action Pledge to Advance the DREAM?

One thing that I will focus on as a Action Pledge to Advance the Dream is equal treatment for all participants, and personally giving my all to the position allotted to me. My action is to be involved as much as possible in trying to help make a healthier change in someones life.

Jessica