Health and Wellness
Buckeye Wellness Innovators pose with Brutus Buckeye next to the Brutus Buckeye bench statue in the Ohio Union.

Buckeye Wellness Innovators

Faculty and staff at Ohio State can share their passion for health and wellness with colleagues through the Buckeye Wellness Innovators (BWI) program within the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer.

Innovators promote university-wide wellness initiatives and the One University Health and Wellness strategic plan by:

  • Communicating health and wellness activities to their colleagues
  • Encouraging and motivating colleagues to participate in wellness initiatives
  • Planning and conducting wellness activities
  • Working collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, Buckeye Wellness, Your Plan for Health and the OSU Health Plan to promote health and wellness
Danielle Brunet at a staff event

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Buckeye Wellness Innovator of the Year

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Learn more about the BWI position

  • Receive helpful support and creative ideas from the Buckeye Wellness staff
  • Serve as a visible and approachable leader of wellness initiatives within your department/unit
  • Gain hands-on experience in creating and implementing wellness events in your department/unit
  • Network and share insights with hundreds of Buckeye Wellness Innovators across campus
  • Acquire free access to Health Athlete, an in-depth wellness workshop
  • Attend exclusive events for innovators including luncheons and quarterly webinars
  • Utilize the private Buckeye Wellness Innovator Facebook page and health promotion strategies
  • Build your communication, planning, facilitation, and leadership skills
  • Receive expert training, logistical assistance, and support from the Buckeye Wellness team
  • Enjoy a one-on-one annual strategy session with a member of the Buckeye Wellness team
  • Apply for funding opportunities to plan wellness activities in your unit
  • Receive advance news about health and wellness events, resources, and programs
  • Receive recognition of your service
  • Become an expert in Ohio State’s wellness resources and how to access them

BWI Advisory Board

The purpose of the BWI Advisory Board is to provide feedback and suggestions for areas of opportunity for enhancement of the BWI Program. Their insight is instrumental in providing the best support for the BWI program.

Questions?

Contact Anthony and Nicole about the Buckeye Wellness Innovators program.
Anthony Raschilla, BS
Wellness Program Manager
Office of the Chief Wellness Officer