Bennett provides leadership and strategic planning for WellWorks programs and facilities. This includes Ohio University Employee Wellbeing Program, WellWorks Wellness Center and HeartWorks Clinical facility. She created and leads the Women on Weights programming, mentoring students and empower women through strength training.
Education
· MS, Exercise Physiology, University of Tennessee, 2008
· BS, Exercise Physiology, Ohio University, 2005
Certifications
· Nationally Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (2018)
· Resilience & Thriving Facilitator – National Wellness Institute (2018)
· Certified Intrinsic Coach – Totally Coached, Inc (2014)
· Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise (since 2004)
Research/Professional Interests
· Employee Health and Wellbeing
· Women’s fitness and wellness
· Motivational Interviewing
· Wellness Center Staff Professional Development
Teaching Experience
· University College: UC 1000 Mastering the University Experience
Awards and Honors
· Ohio University’s Women’s Achievement – Lasting Action Award (2019)
University/Professional Service
· Building Healthy Campus Community: Advisory Board
· Inter-University Council: Wellness Directors - Chair
· Ohio University Administrative Senator
· OUstanding Administrator Award Committee
· Healthy Campus/Community Coalition - member
· Graduate of Leadership Athens County (2018)
· Graduate of Women Leading Ohio (2017)