How long has your team been working as a collaborative Buckeye Wellness Innovator group?
More than two years
Approximately how many people are in your department, unit, building, or college?
I work with over 500 staff members across the Wexner Medical Center
Regarding your department or unit's wellness efforts, which of the nine dimensions of wellness has your team addressed?
- Physical
- Creative
Describe one successful activity that your team planned around the nine dimensions of wellness.
I collaborated with the Buckeye Wellness IT Team in the creation of the monthly, "All is Well" newsletter. This newsletter was established in January 2020. My article was featured in March with a topic of "Nutrition and Food Prepping."
If you could accomplish anything as a Buckeye Wellness Innovator, what would your dream be?
I want to impact people's life by helping them achieve a healthier lifestyle. I would like to help change the perception that eating healthy is a sacrifice, or a healthy diet equates to a calorie deficit. Eating healthy could mean eating a variety of nutritious foods. Eating healthy is not enough, you should engage in some sort of physical activity.
Describe how a manager or supervisor in your unit/department/building/college has shown support for your Buckeye Wellness Innovator team.
I have gotten 100% support for my direct supervisor to allocate time to BWI activities.
What has your lead administrator/dean/vice president/department chair specifically done to show support for your role as a Buckeye wellness Innovator?
Our director contacted about planning a Data Security Virtual Cooking Class as a team building activity. We have been blessed with a leader who supports our wellness activities!
Please share how your team has overcome barriers to engaging your colleagues and/or students in your wellness efforts.
I am very receptive and open to honest feedback. I'm a firm believer that most negative feedback can be constructive and taken in a positive light. I like to think that I overcome barriers by continuing to do what I believe is right and fighting the good fight.
Maria Gomez
Data Security - OSUWMC Information Technology
How long has your team been working as a collaborative Buckeye Wellness Innovator group?
More than two years
Approximately how many people are in your department, unit, building, or college?
I work with over 500 staff members across the Wexner Medical Center
Regarding your department or unit's wellness efforts, which of the nine dimensions of wellness has your team addressed?
- Physical
- Creative
Describe one successful activity that your team planned around the nine dimensions of wellness.
I collaborated with the Buckeye Wellness IT Team in the creation of the monthly, "All is Well" newsletter. This newsletter was established in January 2020. My article was featured in March with a topic of "Nutrition and Food Prepping."
If you could accomplish anything as a Buckeye Wellness Innovator, what would your dream be?
I want to impact people's life by helping them achieve a healthier lifestyle. I would like to help change the perception that eating healthy is a sacrifice, or a healthy diet equates to a calorie deficit. Eating healthy could mean eating a variety of nutritious foods. Eating healthy is not enough, you should engage in some sort of physical activity.
Describe how a manager or supervisor in your unit/department/building/college has shown support for your Buckeye Wellness Innovator team.
I have gotten 100% support for my direct supervisor to allocate time to BWI activities.
What has your lead administrator/dean/vice president/department chair specifically done to show support for your role as a Buckeye wellness Innovator?
Our director contacted about planning a Data Security Virtual Cooking Class as a team building activity. We have been blessed with a leader who supports our wellness activities!
Please share how your team has overcome barriers to engaging your colleagues and/or students in your wellness efforts.
I am very receptive and open to honest feedback. I'm a firm believer that most negative feedback can be constructive and taken in a positive light. I like to think that I overcome barriers by continuing to do what I believe is right and fighting the good fight.
