HealthierU Wellness Champions

A Wellness Champion is a full-time employee of the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln who embodies and actively pursues well-being through a holistic lens. This role acknowledges an individual’s commitment to balanced wellness, while also serving as a voluntary communications liaison.

In this role, the Wellness Champion will:

  • Share information and build awareness about HealthierU programs, resources, and events within their department or campus unit.
  • Provide feedback on new offerings and initiatives via surveys and email correspondence.

In recognition of this service, Wellness Champions receive:

  • Bi-weekly communications direct from the Associate Director, including sneak peeks of upcoming programs, events, and services.
  • Early access to selected in-person events and programs.
  • Exclusive access to Wellness Champion-only opportunities.
  • An end-of-year celebratory luncheon.

Eligibility:

  • Full-time employee at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Employed for one full calendar year ( or a minimum of six months with supervisor approval)

Commitment: 

  • This role is a voluntary 1-year commitment. Applications will open in January and will close in October of each calendar year.
  • Time commitment for this role is dependent on the desired level of involvement of each Champion. At a minimum, we ask that Champions read the bi-weekly emails, respond to the feedback surveys, share updates and announcements from the HealthierU program with departmental colleagues, and participate in Champion-only programs and events when appropriate.  

 

Apply Now!

Application for 2026 HealthierU Wellness Champions is now open!

2026 Wellness Champions

Brooke Beyer

Finance Coordinator, BFBC

Grace Puccio

Associate Director of Alumni and Student Engagement, Nebraska Alumni Association

Kelcey Buck

Director of Communications, College of Education and Human Sciences

Meagan Counley

Assistant Director & Title IX Coordinator, Institutional Equity and Compliance

Chelsea Klein

Assistant Director of Recruitment Programming, College of Law

Jannah Vanie

Employee Development Specialist, University Libraries

Leslie Shaver

Deputy TIX Coordinator, Institutional Equity and Compliance

Megan Christensen

Assistant Director, Business Advising and Student Engagement

Ellyn McCarter

Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Manager, University Housing and Dining Services

Jaylen Peters

Administrative Support Associate, College of Business- Advising and Student Engagement

Lorri Benamor

Business Manager, Business & Finance Business Center

Nadia Schmidt

Payroll Coordinator, Student Life Business Operations

Erin Kampbell

Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension in Madison County

Jessica McCain

HR Specialist, University Television

Marissa Kemp

Finance Specialist, AVE Business Center

Sarah Giles

Administrative Associate, Center for Great Plains Studies