Wellness Promotion

StrengthsFinder: Arranger, Relator, Responsibility, Input, Learner

VIA Character Strengths: Honesty, Fairness, Forgiveness, Kindness, Hope

Education: Doctorate of Health Sciences - East Stroudsburg University; Master's of Public Health - East Stroudsburg University; B.A. Social Work - Millersville University. I am a first generation college student.

Strengths: I believe that everyone has the ability to be well and achieve the well-being goals they would like to accomplish in order to become the best version of themselves. I approach wellness coaching through a lens of curiosity - asking questions to help students discover and identify their path towards well-being. I utilize my strength as a relator to connect with students through coaching as they work towards and achieve their health and well-being vision. I am creative in my thinking and like to explore challenges as opportunities.

Professional Interests: The best part of my work in Wellness Promotion is working with students and helping to cultivate and support their health and well-being journey. In addition to wellness coaching, I enjoy conducting research into innovative practices and programs, problem solving how to best meet the needs of our campus community, working with our department team in their efforts to develop initiatives to support student success at WCU, and supporting the growth and development of our team. I enjoy public health theory and critically thinking through behavior change strategies. I've spent over 15 years working in health promotion on college campuses and have a great deal of knowledge and experience in a variety of topical areas. I continue to explore the interconnectedness among topics and the impact of external factors on our ability to be well.

Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I practice well-being through exercise (my favorite being running and walking), keeping a gratitude journal, and listening to music. I like to prepare meals for my family, enjoy reading, and playing outdoor games (wiffle ball and kickball especially) - I can be a little competitive!

StrengthsFinder: Strategic, Learner, Empathy, Achiever, Communication

VIA Character Strengths: Honesty, Love of Learning, Spirituality, Curiosity, Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

Education: BA in Public Relations and Journalism from Montclair State University; MA in Public Relations from Rowan University; Graduate Certificates in School Communications, and Wellness Coaching from Rowan University; first-generation student

Strengths: When it comes to well-being, everyone needs something different and there is no approach that works the same for every person. As a coach, I like to use my strengths in empathy and communication to help you identify the strengths and gifts you hold within you. In identifying your passion areas, you can also recognize potential aspects of well-being you would like to grow in and focus on those areas using the strengths that you already have.

Professional Interests: As a part of Wellness Promotion, I appreciate the opportunity I have to support students through their time as a Golden Ram through impactful methods such as individualized coaching and conversations or large-scale programming to reach bigger groups. Mental and spiritual well-being are some of my personal and professional passion areas, and I have gone through multiple courses on mindfulness practices to learn what is the best fir for you. Using my years of experience in mindfulness practices, I hope to support individuals in recognizing small and large practices they can utilize to enhance their life experiences.

Personal Interests: I love to read and write, especially if I can be outdoors. I also enjoy traveling and hope to visit all 50 states, and also love to bake and do arts and crafts. I am a certified reiki practitioner and like to spend time creating my own mindfulness practices.

StrengthsFinder: Developer, Empathy, Strategic, Input, Positivity

VIA Character Strengths: love, kindness, gratitude, curiosity, & zest

Education: BA in Psychology with a minor in Theology & Religious Studies from The Catholic University of America; MSW in Social Work with a Criminal Justice Specialization from The University of Pennsylvania; PA Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Strengths: BASICS/CASICS serves to take a deeper dive into your relationship with substances and your patterns of use. In our sessions, I utilize my strengths of empathy and as a developer and  to work together with you in identifying your needs and strengths and creating a plan to support your own well-being and experience. I want to help you work to reach your goals and find the path that best fits your life to get you there. I look forward to supporting you on your journey!

Professional Interests: As a team member of Wellness Promotion, I am so grateful to be given the chance to connect with students on campus when they visit our office, stop by the BeWell Hut, attend programming, or participate in wellness coaching! I am passionate about mental health, the necessity of access to basic needs and the importance that connections with others plays in one’s life. I have practiced as a professionally licensed social worker for five years and continue to seek out educational opportunities to build upon my knowledge, resources and skills!

Personal Interests: I love to spend time with my family and friends and traveling, weekend trips are my favorite! I am really into reading, doing puzzles and playing board games. In my free time, I enjoy watching and attending professional and college sports games