Wellness Champions

The URWell Employee Wellness Champions team is made up of engaged employees at the university. Wellness Champions work to embody a holistic approach to well-being and engage the campus community in promoting, developing, and encouraging this concept to others. Each Champion also promotes and communicates health and well-being programs, education, and provides program feedback and evaluation. By being actively engaged in this process, Champions have a direct impact on the UR Well Employee initiative at the University of Richmond.

Responsibilities of Wellness Champions

  • Communicate and share the vision and mission of UR Well Employee with employees across campus
  • Commit to actively participating in making the initiatives and programs offered by UR Well Employee successful
  • Serve as a role model for healthy living in both home and work environments by promoting a culture of well-being
  • Support a team environment, encourage employee involvement and strive for continued improvement of their health and the health of their colleagues
  • Promote health and well-being initiatives on campus and in the community, and encourage employees to become involved
  • Help distribute well-being information to employees
  • Act as the liaison by communicating well-being initiatives and programs, refer employees to available resources and communicate inquiries with the Director of Health Promotion
  • Make recommendations for existing and future programs based on feedback from the campus community
  • Make announcements about the program and upcoming events at employee or departmental meetings
  • Serve as an advocate for the UR Well Employee initiative and support, encourage, and assist in the development of future growth

 

2024-2025 Wellness Champions

Christin Harris, Report Writer and Coordinator, Advancement Data and Analytics

Scott Lincoln, Assistant Manager, Custodial & Environmental Services, University Facilities

Kathryn Shourds, Slate Technology Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions

Pam Lee, Marketing Operations Manager, Communications Office

Maura McClain, Training & Operations Manager, Heilman Dining Center

Erika Jackson, Sr. Associate Registrar for Curriculum & Scheduling, Registrar Office

Tequita Hawkins, Sr. Computer Programmer Analyst, Information Services

Jennifer Phillips, Assistant Business Manager, Athletic Administration

Brittany Schaal, Director of Operations, Provost Office

 

Become a Wellness Champion

If you're interested in learning more about how to become a Wellness Champion, email Heather Sadowski at hsadowsk@richmond.edu.