Our Teams
Call for Volunteers
We’re currently restructuring our volunteer teams to better support our mission and community. New opportunities to get involved will reopen in May — stay tuned to our newsletter for updates!
Leadership & Operations
Our team brings extensive experience in workplace wellbeing, public health, HR, program management, and organizational development. Meet the dedicated individuals who drive the vision, strategy and day-to-day operations behind Wellbeing Think Tank.
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Chase Sterling, MA, CWP (she/her)
Founder and CEO
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Erika Moreira, aPHR (she/her)
Program Coordinator
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Chinemerem Nwanze (she/her)
Program Intern | MPH candidate
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Maria Bonnichsen, MA (she/her)
Resource Hub Project Intern
Emerging Professionals Volunteer Advisor
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Wellbeing Think Tank, providing strategic oversight and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Board members are dedicated to advancing WTT’s mission to educate, inspire, and drive action for healthier, more resilient organizations and communities. In addition to fiduciary responsibilities, the Board supports organizational growth, accountability, and alignment with our core values.
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President
Chase Sterling, MA, CWP (she/her)
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Governance
Archana Kansagra, CWPC (she/her)
Head of Human Capital, Leadership & Organizational Vitality
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Corporate Giving & Grants
Candice AD. Smith (she/her)
Strategic Operations & Ecosystem Development | FamTech.org
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Content & Communications
Heather Sayers Lehman, MS, NBC-HWC, CIEC, CWP (she/her)
CEO | Overcoming U
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Programs & Events
Laurell Kaiser, MPH (she/her)
Health Promotion Supervisor | Association of Washington Cities
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Strategic Partnerships
Travis L. Horne, MBA (he/him)
Director of Health & Wellbeing | Borislow Insurance
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Secretary
Laura Wylde (she/her)
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Treasurer
Wellbeing Think Tank is seeking a volunteer Treasurer with nonprofit accounting experience to join our leadership team. This role supports our mission by overseeing financial practices, guiding budget planning, and ensuring fiscal transparency. If you're passionate about workplace wellbeing and want to use your financial skills for impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Regional & Strategic Leads
Regional and Strategic Leads are volunteer leaders who help expand the reach and impact of Wellbeing Think Tank. Regional Leads act as local connectors—building relationships and fostering community within their geographic areas. Strategic Leads support key focus areas such as programming, outreach, and resource development. Together, they amplify WTT’s mission by sharing insights, strengthening partnerships, and helping to shape initiatives that promote healthier workplaces where everyone can thrive. Individuals in these roles have a wide range of workplace wellbeing experience and expertise and also serve as SME Advisors.
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Strategic Lead - Outreach & Engagement
Andrea Cucci, MS, CWP (she/her)
Coalition Coordinator & Project Director | CAPE Council on Addiction Prevention & Education | Dutchess County Community Coalitions
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Strategic Lead - Programs & Events
Niha Malcomson, MPH, NBC-HWC (she/her)
Wellbeing Coach and Consultant
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Strategic Lead - Content & Communications
Stephanie Danielson (she/her)
Marketing Consultant | Bravura Creative
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Regional Lead - New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Amy Kruse, MS (she/her)
Well-being Consultant & Strategic Advisor
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Regional Lead - Mid-Atlantic: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Matt Percia, CSCS (he/him)
Strategic Advisor | Navigate Wellbeing
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Regional Lead - Mid-Atlantic Capital Region: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
Lisa Loggins, M.A., PCC (she/her)
Executive Coach & Workplace Well-Being Strategist | LeadWell Coaching Strategies
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Regional Lead - Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan
Tina Steinmetz, M.Ed, CHES (she/her)
Corporate Wellbeing Manager & Benefits Specialist | HW Kaufman Group
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Regional Lead - Midwest: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
Michaela Van Hierden, MS, PMP, ACSM-CEP (she/her)
Faculty Development and Well-Being Project Manager, Department of Surgery | University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Regional Lead - Northern Plains: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Ryan Wolf, EdD, MBA (he/him)
Wellbeing Consulting Manager | Arthur J. Gallagher
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Regional Lead - Tri-State Area: Kentucky, Ohio & West Virginia
Jessica Morris, MBA, ATC (she/her)
Founder | RYTT Solutions
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Regional Lead - Southeast: North and South Carolina, Tennessee
Terrieha Romer MS, CSCS (she/her)
Workplace Well-being | Optum
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Regional Lead - Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi
Carlye Fabrikant, MS, CWP, ACE-PT (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator, Risk & Benefits Management | The School District of Palm Beach County
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Regional Lead - West South Central: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas
Rebekah M. Paris (she/her)
Production and Safety Administrator| Horizon Industries DBA East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
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Regional Lead - Mountain: Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming
Patti Corcoran (she/her)
Total Worker Health® & Well-being Consultant
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Regional Lead - Southwest: Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico
Trista Goldstein, MA, RN, NP (she/her)
Public Health Nurse Practitioner
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Regional Lead - Pacific Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Lauren O’Dell, (she/her)
Workforce Health Consultant | Kaiser Permanente
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Regional Lead - Pacific: California, Hawaii, US Territories
Mira Kanter, RD, CHC (she/her)
Wellness Consultant
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advisors
SME Advisors bring deep expertise in workplace wellbeing, organizational health, and related disciplines to ensure Wellbeing Think Tank’s content and programming remains evidence-based, relevant, and impactful. These volunteer advisors contribute insights on emerging trends, support event planning and resource development, and serve as ambassadors within their fields. Their guidance helps shape high-quality, inclusive experiences that support WTT’s mission to foster both individual and organizational wellbeing, creating environments where everyone can thrive.
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Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Health Promotion
Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM, RYT (she/her)
Workplace Wellbeing Dietitian | Optum
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Employee Experience & Health Promotion
Andrea Groth, MS (she/her)
Employee Experience Coach | University of Denver
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Employee Wellness Strategy, Holistic Well-being, Disease Prevention
Andrea Notch Mayzeles, MPH, CHES (she/her)
Workforce Health Consultant | Kaiser Permanente
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Total Worker Health®, Social Connection and Health, Chronic Disease Prevention
Anjali Rameshbabu, PhD (she/her)
Founder | Health2Wellbeing
Senior Research Project Manager & Co-Lead Outreach | Oregon Healthy Workforce Center | OHSU
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Workplace Mental Health, Organizational Wellbeing
Anna Meiners, MA (she/her)
Vice President of Customer Success | Canopy
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Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Brandee Gerow, MS, CWP (she/her)
Health and Wellbeing Program Specialist | SAIF
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People & Culture Strategy, Psychologist
Christina Pate, PhD (she/her)
Consultant | Dr. Christina Pate
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Employee Health Benefits & Wellbeing Strategist | Mental Health & DEIB Advocate
Emily Shettel, GBA (she/her)
Senior Analyst | Rael & Letson
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Workplace Wellbeing Researcher, Purpose, Connection and Transcendence
Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH (she/her)
CEO | Jessica Grossmeier Consulting
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Health Promotion, focused on Public Sector and University Workforce Initiatives
Kacie Schumann, (she/her)
Health Promotion Coordinator | City of Ames, Iowa
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Organizational Wellbeing Strategy
Makenzie Peterson (she/her)
Organizational Wellbeing Strategist | MP Precision Solutions & Consulting
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Neuroscience of Exercise & the Brain, Exercise and Mental Health, Mindful Fitness
Michael Hosking, PhD (he/him)
Creator of Revocycle Mind and Body Cycling/Education
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Work Culture Transformation, Facilitation, Training & Coaching
Melissa Segal, LCSW (she/her)
CEO | InterHuman Solutions
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Organizational Culture, Leadership, Total Rewards, and Energy Management
Susan Morgan Bailey, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (she/her)
SVP, Culture Consulting Practice Leader | Marsh McLennan Agency
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Business and Corporate Leadership
Young Mi Park, MBA (she/her)
Lecturer | Rutgers Business School, Columbia University & New York University
Community Volunteers
Community Volunteers are essential to the success of Wellbeing Think Tank. These dedicated individuals help extend our impact by supporting events, creating content, and promoting our mission across networks. Whether assisting with digital programming, writing event recaps, or helping share resources, Community Volunteers contribute to a collective effort to build workplaces where everyone can thrive.
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Community Volunteer
Caitlin Garrity (she/her)
Senior Account Manager | BSDI
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Community Volunteer
Fabienne Raphaël (she/her)
International Speaker | Corporate Trainer | Emcee | Coach
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Community Volunteer - Digital Education Team
Heather Matthews (she/her)
Senior Benefits Representative & Wellness Manager | CIS Benefits
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Community Volunteer - WTT Connected Team
Mary Imboden, Ph.D. (she/her)
Principal Research Scientist | Providence Heart Institute
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Community Volunteer
Stephanie Savage, MA (she/her)
Wellness Consultant | PacificSource Health Plans
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Community Volunteer - Digital Education Team
Kim Hanlon, MA (she/her)
Health Educator and Grief Specialist
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
If you are interested in volunteering, you can learn more about our opportunities to serve here. We are especially interested in having individuals from underrepresented communities join us so we can better elevate their voices.
