Step Challenge
Step Challenges 2025 and 2026: Design and implement an innovative staff wellness initiative that promotes physical activity through an engaging beach and space-themed digital wellness experience for a hybrid workforce.
Role: Co-chair of Wellness Committee & Communications Coordinator
Project Highlights:
Led the conceptualization and implementation of a themed step challenge featuring four unique team identities
Designed comprehensive UI for what became the "Take a Walk on the Beach" and the “To Infinity and Beyond” digital step challenge tracker experience
Collaborated with the technical team to develop a custom website incorporating:
Interactive team selection
Real-time progress visualization
Weekly photo challenges
Educational beach and space facts integration
Mobile-responsive design
Impact & Results:
Created engaging photo challenge system with themed weekly prompts
Successfully integrated daily wellness activities for remote and in-office Main Library/Branch staff
Established structured community engagement through "Beachcomber's Gallery," and “Space Station Gallery”
Developed educational content integrating beach/space facts with wellness messaging
Implemented comprehensive communication strategy through staff e-newsletter and Intranet News Posts
Tools & Technologies: Custom website development, digital team progress tracking, interactive photo gallery system, mobile-first design approach, and wellness communication platform
Escape Jurassic Park 2024
Challenge: Create an engaging, company-wide wellness initiative that combines physical activity with interactive digital experiences for a hybrid workforce of 200+ employees.
Role: Co-chair of Wellness Committee & Communications Coordinator
Project Highlights
Led the conceptualization and implementation of a themed step challenge that achieved 85% staff participation
Designed comprehensive UX/UI wireframes using principles from Google Coursera's User Experience Design certification
Collaborated with technical team to develop a custom website, ensuring seamless integration of:
Real-time step tracking
Team progress visualization
Interactive challenge markers
Mobile-responsive design
Impact & Results
Increased employee engagement by 40% compared to previous wellness initiatives
Successfully integrated remote and in-office participants through hybrid activities
Created themed environmental graphics and physical installations across office locations
Received 95% positive feedback in post-event staff survey
Tools & Technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Mobile-First Design, Responsive Web Development
Walk Across America 2022
Challenge: Design and implement a nationwide virtual walking challenge to unite distributed teams and promote wellness goals.
Key Contributions
Developed comprehensive branded materials including:
Weekly goal tracking visualizations
Team progress maps
Digital and print signage for multiple office locations
Established weekly team check-in system with digital and physical components
Created recognition event including custom-designed achievement buttons and team prizes
Measurable Outcomes
Maintained 75% active participation rate over 8-week challenge period
Achieved 80% of teams meeting or exceeding their weekly goals
