Recognized Wellness Program Developers Leaders 2025

Experienced Wellness Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Public Speaking. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, graduated in May of 2022 with a Specialist Degree from Liberty University (with distinction) also in Educational Leadership.

As Wellness Program Manager I have developed the wellness program and engaged colleagues in programs that align with the 5 Pillars of Akamai Wellness. With a drive for collaboration and cohesion across other engagement programs and employee experience initiatives, I aim to creatively infuse the message of wellness into as many channels as possible.A passion for health and wellness started with a part-time career as a group fitness instructor. Completing the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's health coach program provided more fuel to my passion for health and wellness.

Currently consulting with corporations, municipalities, and community organizations to develop cutting edge, PPACA compliant wellness programs that will help to create an overall corporate wellness culture and alleviate the escalating costs of health care. For more information about our programs, visit us at: www.Healthyfitfamily.com

Amira Lamb helps high-achievers over 40 run their wellness with the same precision they run their careers. With nearly three decades in the field, she blends exercise science, data, and real-world strategy to engineer strength, energy, and longevity that last. A former dancer turned IFBB Bikini Pro, she built Holistic Hottie® to cut through wellness noise and deliver results that actually stick. She’s the creator of The SPARK Method, author of Run Your Plate Like You Run Your Life, and has been featured by The Today Show, The New Yorker, Glamour, and more.

As the CEO & Chief Wellness Officer of Paragon Corporate Wellness, I have over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector and a passion for guiding organizations toward optimal employee health and well-being. I'm also a certified Brain Longevity Specialist, Integrative Wellness Therapist, and Cranio-Sacral Therapist, with a deep understanding of the holistic and integrative approaches to wellness.At Paragon Corporate Wellness, we help small to medium-sized businesses establish results-driven wellness programs that are tailored to their specific needs and goals. We leverage our extensive experience and industry-leading expertise to provide a comprehensive wellness strategy that includes physical fitness, nutrition counseling, stress management, preventive care education, and more. Our data-driven approach ensures that our wellness programs not only improve health outcomes, but also reduce healthcare costs, increase employee engagement, and enhance workplace culture.

Highly skilled marketing and communications professional with proven success in converting social media and content strategy into tangible sales results. Experienced in the beauty, skincare, and technology sectors, specializing in influencer marketing, content advertising, and social media strategy. Demonstrated ability to build international teams and lead with empathy in diverse regions, including the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Holistic Practitioner with experience and special interests in the following: Genomic Medicine Preventative Medicine Primary Healthcare Women's Health Pediatrics Family Medicine Digestive Health Nutritional/Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling Weight Management Mood/Mental Health Insomnia and sleep disturbance resolution Endocrinology Specialties: Public Speaking, Corporate Wellness Programs

April Likins is a board-certified health coach and nationally recognized stress and burnout expert, triple-trained through Duke Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Precision Nutrition. Her insights and personal story have been featured in Mantra Wellness, Better Humans, Wellbeing Magazine, Authority Magazine, and on 50+ podcasts worldwide. After hitting burnout and experiencing a total health collapse following her father’s death, April turned her pain into purpose. Now, she’s fiercely committed to helping leaders and high-achieving professionals move from burnout and survival mode to clarity, resilience, and vibrant well-being. Learn more at www.aprillikins.com

As a Wellness Coordinator at Duval County Public Schools, I design, plan, promote, and oversee wellness programs for 11,000 employees, using strategic planning and data analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. I have over 4.5 years of experience in this role, and I hold a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Florida.My core competencies include health education, communication, interpersonal skills, and leadership. I develop and implement communication plans that support wellness initiatives, and I conduct trainings for employees and interns. I am a self-starter, a life-long learner, and a passionate advocate for wellness and prevention. My goal is to create a culture of health and well-being among the staff and students of Duval County Public Schools.

Dr Tan Chi Chiu has is Chairman of the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at Singapore Management University, where he was also the invited Convocation Speaker in 2012. He is Board Member of the UBS Optimus Foundation Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Fund, National Healthcare Group Fund, Church Of Our Saviour, St Andrew’s Nursing Homes and World Harvest Initiative, a Christian international community development agency. He is a Fellow and member of the Senior Common Room of King Edward VII Hall, National University of Singapore. He retired from the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) in 2017 after 18 years as an elected member, but has been re-appointed Chairman of the SMC’s Medical Ethics Committee as a non-Council member for two further terms until 2023. He has been Chairman of the Working Committee for the Review of the SMC Ethical Code and Guidelines (2002 and 2016 editions), Chairman of the Registration Review Committee and remains Chairman of Complaints Committees. He was a member of SMC’s Credentials Committee and Supervisory Framework Review Committee. He is a member of the National Telemedicine Guidelines Review Committee. He has retired as Vice Chairman of SATA CommHealth after 8 years on the Board and he was appointed Adviser to the Board for a term. He was also previously Vice Chairman of Make A Wish Foundation Singapore and a Board Member of the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and a member of the Board of Governors of the Anglo Chinese Schools. He was a Council Member of the National Youth Achievement Awards Council for over 20 years before retirement. He is active in the youth development and community service scene in Singapore and has been deeply involved in many overseas humanitarian, community aid and scientific expeditions for which he has received numerous international awards. He also led disaster relief expeditions to Sri Lanka (tsunami 2005), Pakistan Kashmir (earthquake 2005), Java (earthquake 2006), Haiti (earthquake 2010), Philippines (Typhoon Haiyan 2013) and also worked with the Red Cross in Nepal (earthquake 2015). His recent community development work included a social innovation development project in east Nepal and a medical development program in East Timor.

Being healthy is FINALLY delicious! And calming. And builds resilience. And helps us manage stress and find balance in all aspects of our lives.As a foodie, I understand the challenges with balancing interesting, fun and amazing meals with whole, real, healthy food. Changing our diets is a process, not something to be overhauled in a day and it doesn't mean life as we know it is over. AND it's only one pillar of health.I help people (individual and corporate audiences) discover the benefits of the six pillars of health: physical (nutrition and movement), mental, social, sleep, stress and spirituality. I offer easy and manageable tricks and techniques through workshops, lunch and learns, coaching and cooking to achieve a healthier life while healing and prevent ailments.My goal is to inspire others through a personalized healthy lifestyle, to Find their Happy.See my websites for more information: --> http://www.happyeatshealthy.com/--> http://www.moniquecostello.com/

Dr. Neelofer Basaria is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a robust background in Biochemistry and Public Health Practice. As the founder of a transformative coaching practice rooted in gut health, hormonal balance, and emotional healing, she combines evidence-based research protocols with real-world application to help women achieve lasting well-being beyond short-term fixes. With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness field, Dr. Basaria is a sought-after professional in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, particularly for her ability to translate complex scientific insights into practical, personalized wellness strategies. Her work empowers high-functioning women to overcome chronic symptoms at the root through gut repair, nervous system regulation, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and mindset rewiring rather than simply managing them at the surface level. Her signature program, Beyond Weight Loss, has guided hundreds of women through physical, mental, and emotional breakthroughs. Her expertise spans gut-brain health, emotional wellness, therapeutic nutrition, mindful eating, metabolic resilience, and the science of sustainable habit change, making her a go-to expert for media coverage on topics such as weight loss, aging, emotional wellness, hormones, and gut-mind connection. Dr. Basaria is a trusted contributor to media outlets, and her voice has been featured across podcasts, health panels, and radio. She brings both clinical depth and storytelling clarity to every conversation, offering reporters fresh, research-backed perspectives that resonate with today’s wellness-conscious audience. "People don’t just need more information, they need the right translation and real transformation. That’s where I come in: bridging the gap between research and real-life change." To feature Dr. Basaria or request commentary, please send an email to info@drbasaria.com

National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. Skilled in coaching, motivational interviewing, teaching, training, mediation, volunteer management, research methods, and data analysis. PhD in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona.

Experienced digital marketer specializing in the strategic and technical aspects of web analytics, social media analytics, and SEM.

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Clinical Anxiety and Trauma Treatment Professional. She is also certified in Brainspotting and trained in EMDR. Erena has twenty-one years of practical and professional experience as an active clinician, teacher, and supervisor. She has worked in a variety of community, psychiatric, in-home, and private practice settings with hundreds of complex cases. Erena is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, Women's Health, and MEL magazine. She has reviewed book proposals for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is an Advisory Board Member for the CPTSD Foundation. Erena serves as the Founder and Continuing Education Director of EngagedMinds, a national Continuing Education business providing training for Counselors, Social Workers, and Therapists.

A highly motivated individual with the desire to build a career with a reputable company. Previous positions have led to experience acquired in sales, personal training, and marketing.

As a professional with several years of experience working as an HR manager, including working in the financial services sector as a Quality Control Specialist and Accounts Receivable, I am now researching effective ways to reach a global audience through my writing. Working for American, European, and Asian organizations, as well as speaking three languages has allowed me to be highly adaptable while gaining valuable insights into life in an international workplace.

Performance-driven Talent Acquisition professional with a progressive growth mind-set seeking the opportunity to transfer 14+ years of combined expertise in full-cycle global, national & campus recruiting, digital marketing and social media strategies to a leadership role within a data-driven, innovative and purposeful organization.

I am a registered dietitian / nutritionist with my Master's in nutrition & dietetics from Kent State University, and Bachelor's in psychology from the Ohio State University. I believe that nutrition education should be accessible for all. I have a passion for providing nutrition education, quality care and empowering individuals and communities to make healthier choices. My areas of interest include preventative wellness, diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal diagnoses, culinary medicine and integrative nutrition.