Wellness and Inclusion Services
We know that getting through graduate school takes a lot of effort, so we provide support to our students along the way. Many of Graduate Division’s services can help you maintain your work/life balance. At UCI, we believe that healthy Anteaters are productive Anteaters.
Services Offered
- Academic support
- Equity and inclusion support
- Time management strategies
- Tools to master effective communication skills
- Strategies for navigating professional and academic expectations in graduate school
- Referrals to campus services
Meet the Team
Phong Luong
Dr. Phong Luong works as the Director of Wellness and Inclusion at UC Irvine. His work revolves around student wellness, community inclusion, and academic progress. He meets with students individually and facilitates workshops on the topics of communication development, stress management in an academic setting, work-life balance, Imposter Syndrome, and conflict management. He enjoys Vietnamese coffee, Pad Thai, Muay Thai and spending time with his wife and kids
Kaeleigh Hayakawa
Kaeleigh Hayakawa (she/they) is the Assistant Academic Counselor for Graduate Division at the University of California, Irvine. Kaeleigh previously served as CCCIP Coordinator for Graduate Division as well as Violence Prevention Coordinator for UCI CARE. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of California, Irvine and a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach. With experience in wellness promotion, student development, and suicide and violence prevention, her work centers on the belief that education can be radically empowering and transformative for both individuals and their communities when we cultivate environments where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Kaeleigh is fueled by sunshine, bouldering, iced lattes, video games, and cozy time at home with her cat and partner. She looks forward to learning what fuels you and how she can support you on your journey at UCI and beyond.