Wellness at Work

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collage of pictures of wellness ambassadors connecting with colleagues

The journey towards good health and well-being is often very personal, but that doesn’t mean you have to travel alone! Often, we need encouragement and shared experiences with others. Sharing our experiences with others helps create a culture that celebrates and inspires individuals to prioritize and contribute to their overall well-being.

The Role of Wellness Ambassador

Wellness Ambassadors advocate for their unit's wellness needs with Life & Work Connections, help share wellness services of interest to their colleagues, and invite co-workers to participate in wellness activities. In doing so, they personify each of the University's values of integrity, compassion, exploration, adaptation, inclusion, and determination. 

"The activities organized by our ambassador have been so awesome. They've helped me to regularly build time in to address my own personal wellness, and I feel like they also help the college be a stronger team."

— Paige Hacker Bravo, Nurse Simulation Specialist, College of Nursing

Wellness in Action

A group of colleagues in the kitchen eating baked potatoes

Wellness Ambassador: Rebecca Auslander

My main motivation for wellness stems from one of my core values in life which is to find, create, and spread joy through fun. People don't play enough anymore, and my position as a Wellness Ambassador became the perfect opportunity to foster this piece of wellness in my department. 

Desiree Esquivel

Wellness Ambassador Desiree Esquivel

Desiree Esquivel is an Academic Advisor for the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness. "Serving as a Wellness Ambassador reminds me to prioritize my health and well-being and encourages me to share it with my team," says Esquivel. "Attending events for Wellness Ambassadors helps me get inspired and think creatively about how I can best support the mission of the program."

Wellness Ambassador Griffin Queen

Wellness Ambassador: Griffin Queen

 As a Wellness Ambassador, I try to draw on my academic background in Organizational Leadership and take the initiative to implement various measures prioritizing the well-being of my colleagues. 

Become a Wellness Ambassador

Cultivate a culture of wellness in your workplace.  Become a Wellness Ambassador today!

Learn How to Apply

Contact Us

Wondering who your department's representative is?

Email: wellnessambassadors@arizona.edu

Have questions about Life & Work Connections?

Connect with the Life & Work Connections Team
Phone: 520-621-2493
Email: lifework@arizona.edu