Office of the Chief Wellness Officer

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Get to Know our CWO

"My hope for the future of campus well-being is centered on creating a supportive, inclusive and proactive environment that prioritizes the mental, physical and emotional well-being of students, staff and faculty." Dr. Jess Doty

Learn more about our CWO

  
Current Initiatives Dr. Doty is Working On 

 
Increasing availability and decreasing barriers to mental and physical healthcare

  • No cost, no insurance urgent care and mental health support.
  • Acceptance as a Medicaid provider.
  • Recognition of our support for LGBTQ+ students through a score of 100 on the Healthcare Equality Index 2024.

  
Living our commitment to the Okanagan Charter

  • Creation of a campus-wide strategic plan for well-being.
  • Mapping existing health and well-being services to identify gaps.
  • Establishing listening sessions for campus feedback on the areas of health and well-being.
     

  
Integrating wellness for CU employees

  • Establishment of the WorkWell office and resources.
  • Procurement of a well-being application to support employees.
  • Establishing Wellness Town Halls for fall 2024.

     

 
Establishing partnerships with academic colleges

  • Meeting with deans to discuss how to infuse well-being into the academic environment.
  • Building out Embedded Program.
  • Establishing a thriving Health and Wellness Living Learning Community with the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

 
Our Strategic Plan

Health and Wellness at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ collaborates with all members of our campus community to foster and enhance a culture of well-being. Our mission is to prioritize student and employee success through advancing individual and community wellness through education and practice. Our strategic plan outlines our intended growth over the next three years.

 
CWO’s Leadership Team

Leadership teams have a unique role because, in addition to each team member having responsibility for their respective team’s success, they have a more strategic set of shared responsibilities to ensure the success of the entire organization. The following individuals make up the Chief Wellness Officer's leadership team for Health and Wellness at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. These individuals provide strategic direction, align our resources, solve key issues facing our organization and live the values of health and well-being.
 

Jess Doty

Chief Wellness Officer
Health & Wellness Services

Jessica Gonzales

Executive Assistant to the Chief Wellness Officer

Cindy Thill

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness

Joe Andenmatten

Senior Director

Michael Klitzke

Senior Executive Aide to the Chief Wellness Officer/Director of Strategic Initiatives

Kat Dailey

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Promotion, Education, and Equity 

Annie Mulvany

Associate Director
Student Affairs Communication and Marketing

Liz Mancha

Director
Administrative Services

Meg Murray

Director
Disability Services

 

Jess Morris

Program Director
Employee Wellness and Engagement - WorkWell

Stanley Ly

Director
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

 

Jessica Ladd-Webert

Senior Director of Trauma Response and Office of Victim Assistance
Office of Victim Assistance

Kris Richards

Director
Medical Services

Counseling and Psychiatric Services Director

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Health and Wellness at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ  

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is the 19th institution in the U.S. to formally adopt the Okanagan Charter, pledging our commitment to take a holistic and sustainable approach to becoming a health-promoting university.

 
Contact Information

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Location
3rd floor Regent

 
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