Wellness Ambassadors


Would you like to be part of a team focused on promoting an engaging and meaningful wellness experience for all employees at KU? Apply to become a Wellness Ambassador!

A KU Wellness Ambassador is a volunteer who works to empower and engage fellow employees in their health and wellness journey. The goal of the KU Wellness Ambassadors Program is to positively influence all aspects of the health and wellness culture at the University of Kansas.

 

 

What does a Wellness Ambassador do?

  • Routinely share information within your unit about university-wide wellness programming, resources, and events
  • Use creativity to implement health campaigns and wellness activities within your unit
  • Advocate for your unit’s wellbeing needs with the Faculty & Staff Wellness Committee and the Office of Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Cultivate a culture of wellness where employees can thrive, both within your unit and across KU

What is the commitment?

  • Attend two Wellness Ambassador training programs a year (one each semester)
  • Serve a minimum one-year term
  • Plan one wellness activity per semester, either within your unit or for the larger campus (e.g., Plan a potluck for your office that highlights healthy foods or schedule a departmental viewing of a Lunch-N-Learn webinar.)
  • Coordinate activities through the Faculty & Staff Wellness Committee
  • This role is voluntary with minimal time commitment: approximately one to two hours/month

What’s in it for me?

  • Contribute to improving the culture of health and wellness at KU
  • Connect and network with other team members across campus
  • Be listed as a Wellness Ambassador on the Wellness webpage
  • Build and strengthen connections and relationships with colleagues in your unit
  • Exclusive KU Wellness Ambassador swag!

 


KU Wellness Ambassador Pledge

  • I agree to support employee health and wellness at the University of Kansas.
  • I agree to serve as my unit’s Ambassador for at least a year.
  • I agree to stay informed of the health and wellness resources available to the KU community.
  • I agree to dedicate at least 1-2 hours per month to wellness-related planning and/or communication.
  • I agree to work with the Director of Mental Health & Wellbeing to support initiatives and promote wellness across campus.
  • I agree to empower employees to make informed decisions that positively impact their individual health.
  •  I acknowledge and respect that everyone’s wellness journey is different.
  •  I agree to be a messenger, motivator, and role model who helps gather, create, and disseminate information to help build and maintain a culture of health and wellness at KU.

 


 

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Ready to become a Wellness Ambassador?

You must obtain supervisory support and approval to volunteer. Review the responsibilities with your supervisor before completing the application form.

Wellness Ambassadors

Wellness Ambassadors
NameTitle, DepartmentEmail
Abby FolsomHR Coordinator, School of Businessabby.folsom@ku.edu
Aja Lee McCormickEducation Program Coordinator, Recreation Servicesa.mccormick-barros@ku.edu
Amy CarlsonDirector of Strategic Initiatives, Finance AdministrationAmyCarlson@ku.edu
Amy LeyerzapfSr. Lecturer/ Director of Instructional Design & Development, Institute for Leadership Studiesamyley@ku.edu
Angela AndresSpecial Collection Conservator, Libraries / Distinctive Collectionsandresa@ku.edu
Ann HauseTechnical Director, Lied Centerahause@ku.edu
Anna Marie SosaAdministrative Associate, School of Professional Studiesannamariesosa@ku.edu
Ashley CrowlClinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacyancrowl@ku.edu
Ashly LoBurgio BasgallGrant Coordinator, Life Span Instituteabasgall@ku.edu
Beth HoffmanGrant Coordinator, Award Management Services, Office of Researchbethhoffman@ku.edu
Cady BushAssistant Director, COBRE Center for Molecular Analysis of Disease Pathways, Chemistrycbush@ku.edu
Caty MovichAdmin Associate Senior, Institute for Policy and Social Researchcgmovich@ku.edu
Christine Metz HowardDirector of Strategic Communications, International Affairscmetzhoward@ku.edu
Christopher AndersonAsst. Director, School of Engineering Career Centerchristopher.anderson@ku.edu
Cortney GrubbsDegree Analyst, College Undergraduate Academic Servicesmckayc@ku.edu
Crystal DippreOrganizational Design Analyst, Professional Development, Human Resourcescrystal.dippre@ku.edu
Diane GuthrieResearch Project Specialist,  ATLASd.guthrie@ku.edu
Erin Kelley-GarrisonAssistant Director of Academic & Student Life, School of Lawekg@ku.edu
Eugene NormandinHydronics Specialist Senior Technician, HVAC, Operationse347n692@ku.edu
Gabe Lewis-O'ConnorAssociate Director of Choral Studies, School of Musicglewisoconnor@ku.edu
Gabriele LeiteEducation Program Coordinator, Assessment & Technology Solutions, AAIgleite@ku.edu
Gelita FieldsAssociate Director, Animal Care Unitgelita.fields@ku.edu
Gregory ThomasProfessor, Director Center for Design Research, Architecture & Designgthomas@ku.edu
Hazel RogersStudent Program Coordinator, School of Social Welfarehazelrogers@ku.edu
Heather ShireInvestigator, Office of Civil Rights & Title IXheather.shire@ku.edu
Jaclyn CarpenterPrevention Specialist, Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Centercarpenterjaclyn@ku.edu
Jasmine MooreAdministrative Associate Sr./Team Coordinator, Enrollment Managementjazzy@ku.edu
Jeannie HoutsExecutive Associate, School of Education and Human Sciencesjmhouts@ku.edu
Jennifer WamelinkAssociate Vice Provost Student Affairswamelink@ku.edu
Jenny McKeeAssociate Director, Health Education Resource Officejemckee@ku.edu
Joan BiscoAdministrative Assistant, AFROTC MSBjoanbisco@ku.edu
Jordan WadeDirector of Student Access Services, Architecture & Designjordanwade@ku.edu
Kit ColeAccessibility Coordinator, Information Technologykitcole@ku.edu
Laurie WhiteGray-Little Building Facilities Manager, Office of Researchlauriewhite@ku.edu
Leigh SandsManagement Analyst, Analytics, Institutional Research, & Effectiveness (AIRE)lsands@ku.edu
Lisa Sharpe EllesAssociate Teaching Professor, Chemistrysharpeelles@ku.edu
Lori BlaylockSenior Director, Prospect Information Management, KU Endowmentlblaylock@kuendowment.org
Marisa MartinezAdministrative Assistant to Director, Watkins Health Centermarisa.martinez@ku.edu
Mary DykmannCommunity Engagement Manager, KU Edwards Campus/Administrationmdykmann@ku.edu
Michelle Ginavan HayesProgram Manager, Relocation & Dual Career Services, Human Resourcesmginavan@ku.edu
Michelle Heffner HayesProfessor, Theatre & Dancemhayes@ku.edu
Nancy BakerIT Assistant Director, Information Technologynbaker@ku.edu
Nancy BilesAssociate Director, Research Administration, Office of Researchnbiles@ku.edu
Noemi VillegasResearch Director, SWIFT, Life Span InstituteNoemi.villegas@ku.edu
Patty QuinlanClinical Program Coordinator, Watkins Health Servicespquinlan@ku.edu
Ryan GrimesFunctional Systems Analyst, Transportation Servicesrgrimes@ku.edu
Sarah GrabberAssistant Director, Student Support and Case Management, Student Affairssarahross2997@ku.edu
Sarah KernAdministrative Associate Sr., Applied English Centersjkern@ku.edu
Sharon RileyProfessional Development Manager, Librariessmriley@ku.edu
Stephanie RuppenProgram Coordinator, Center for Service Learningsruppen@ku.edu
Tara CombesAcademic Advisor, Jayhawk Academic Advising/School of Social Welfaretaracombes@ku.edu
Yvonnes ChenProfessor, School of Journalism and Mass Communicationsy.chen@ku.edu