Wellness Committee
Committee Co-Chair PLD, Oct 2022 - Present
As Co-Chair of the Library's Wellness Committee, I lead initiatives that foster employee well-being and strengthen our community connections. Through strategic planning and creative implementation, I've helped create a more engaging and supportive workplace environment.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Spearhead monthly committee meetings to plan and execute wellness initiatives for 100+ staff members
Develop and maintain an annual wellness program calendar, ensuring consistent engagement opportunities
Successfully launched 12+ wellness initiatives, including a staff walking challenge and mindfulness workshops
Created partnerships with local wellness providers to offer discounted services to staff
Communications & Design
Lead all committee communications and branding efforts, establishing a cohesive visual identity
Design and distribute monthly wellness newsletters reaching 100% of staff
Create engaging promotional materials for events, resulting in average participation rates of 75%
Implement feedback systems to continuously improve programming, maintaining a 90% satisfaction rate
Program Innovation
Introduced micro-wellness initiatives such as strategically placed stress-relief stations and mindfulness corners
Established a wellness resource library accessible to all staff members
Developed and executed community service opportunities, strengthening our connection with local organizations
Budget & Resource Management
Manage annual wellness budget, consistently delivering programs under budget
Secure additional resources through creative partnerships and staff volunteer engagement
Track and report program metrics to library leadership, demonstrating ROI through improved staff satisfaction
Influential Wellness Project
Staff Q&A
Created and manage the "Staff Q&A" program, a multi-channel engagement initiative that strengthens workplace connections:
Design weekly interactive displays in the staff lounge to spark conversations
Implement parallel digital engagement through Microsoft Teams polls for remote staff
Integrate questions into weekly staff e-newsletter to ensure 100% accessibility
Occasionally, transform staff responses into creative community content (e.g., creating seasonal library recommendations based on staff favorites)
Measurable impact: Increased cross-departmental interactions and improved remote worker inclusion
Successfully bridged internal engagement with community outreach by converting staff insights into public-facing content
