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

 

2025–2026 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

Linda Boland, Professor of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences

Kevin Agee, Police Officer, Campus Safety

 

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.