About Workforce Health
Our team has more than three decades of experience in workforce and occupational health. Take a moment to get to know the people who can help you achieve better workforce health at your business.
Colleen Davidson
UW-Milwaukee, BS Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Health Promotion Director Concordia College - Health Promotion, Health Education
Health Educator
Most days of the week I enjoy exercise such as fitness walking and strength training, biking and/or hiking. Spending leisure time with my family - playing board games, watching movies, and playing sports - is an important weekend routine for us. Adapting recipes to be healthier and preparing good-tasting healthy foods is also one of my passions.
Experience: Over 17 years, I have actively promoted corporate wellness in roles as a program coordinator, health educator, speaker and advocate of healthy living.
Barbara Fagan, MS
Director of Health Promotion Services
Froedtert & Community Health
Education
UW-Whitewater - BS
UW-LaCrosse - MS (Clinical Exercise Physiology)
ACSM Registered Physiologist
What wellness activities do you incorporate into your life?
Over 20 years, it has been a part of me and a way of life. I build into my schedule regular exercise and healthy eating. Whether I am training for an event of just life, its part of my daily routine.
Experience: Over 20 years in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation with emphasis on primary and secondary prevention of heart disease.
Nancy Gooding
Event Coordinator
Froedtert & Community Health
Education
B.S. - UW-Milwaukee (Medical Technologist)
To stay active and motivated, I do a variety of activities...aerobics, walking, biking, golfing and pilates. Therefore, it never gets boring.
Experience: My past experiences have included providing companies with drug and alcohol testing along with wellness programs. I have also worked as the liaison between the hospital laboratory and a wide variety of clients including home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and physicians’ offices.
Robin Hoell
Administrative Assistant
Education
Waukesha County Technical Institute (Operating Room Surgical Tech.)
Waukesha County Technical Institute (Emergency Medical Technician)
Waukesha County Technical Institute (Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate)
I incorporate wellness into my life by staying active, eating a balanced diet (I try!) and making sure I take time for a good laugh!
Experience: I have numerous years of experience in the healthcare field including a Surgical Technician, Podiatric Assistant and Administrative Assistant in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Workforce Health. I recently went back to school to further my medical knowledge by becoming an EMT. I then took it one step further and became an EMT-Intermediate.
Julie Jakubowski
Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist
CAOHC Certified
Certified Wellness Coach
Education
UW-Madison
UW-Milwaukee BSN
I incorporate wellness in my everyday life. I work out a minimum of 6 days/week, eat healthy and enjoy life with friends and family. I see the glass as half-full and sparkling!!
Experience: Over 24 years as an Occupational Health Nurse
Susan Meilinger, RN
Education
UW-La Crosse
Cardinal Stritch University
I am an avid exerciser: walking, running, biking, weight training. My diet is mostly vegetarian. I choose to see the glass as "half full," and I laugh every day.
Experience: Over 20 years in health promotion/wellness. Over 15 years in Medical/Surgical and Occupational Health nursing. BLS (CPR) instructor, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist, taught group exercise (aerobic, muscle strength).
Traci Meyer
Workforce Health Manager
Education
BA - UW-Stevens Point, Communication
MS - UW-Stevens Point, Human and Community Resources
I work out at least five times a week with a variety of activities: BOSU, volleyball, walking, jogging, personal training, and enjoy Reiki.
Experience: Over 5 years in community health education.
Donna Nash
Sales Account Representative
Education
BS - University of Illinois at Chicago
I exercise 3-4 times a week by running and attending Jazzercise. Exercise has always been an important part of my life and keeps me balanced.
Professional experience: Over 20 years of marketing and sales experience educating insurance brokers and employers on how to get the most out of their time and resources through smart, practical wellness choices that provide impact.
Judy Wendel, RN
Nurse
Education
Milwaukee County School of Nursing
I walk at least four miles a day, follow a low-fat diet, and Chi Gong every morning.
Professional experience: Over 40 years of nursing!
Renee Glapinski
Registered Nurse
Education
Ottawa University completing BA in Health Care Management
Milwaukee County Medical Complex School of Nursing
I have personally participated in annual Health and Risk assessments for over 20 years. My weekly routine includes hiking, and walking the trails in our beautiful WI parks. I have also incorporated a home fitness training routine that includes an elliptical for a core Cardio workout and the use of a Power Plate for strength and flexibility. I live on a lake and am fortunate to share the fun, great food, and late night campfires with my family and friends.
I have been a RN for 25 years and am excited to join the Workforce Health team! I have experience in Critical Care and Trauma training from a Level I Trauma Center, the Emergency Room, Nursing Supervision/Clinician, Post Anesthesia Patient Care, and Private -geriatric Home Health Care.
Kimberly Bocher
Registered Nurse
Education
Marian College
I live by my "F6" Passions: Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, Food and Fun. EVERY day is a GREAT day that holds many opportunities to help others have a GREAT day too!
Experience: 18 years in Critical Care, 5 in Day Surgery.
Teri Bartelt
Health Educator
Education
B.A.- Psychology, Ottawa University
B.S.- Elementary Education/Early Childhood, Carroll College
Currently attending Cardinal Stritch University working toward RN degree (graduating December 2011)
What I do to stay healthy: Work out 6 times per week at local gym
Participate in outdoor activities with my children and husband year round
Play second base for softball team in spring/summer competitive league
Have healthy eating habits
Teach my children everyday by leading a healthy, active and safe lifestyle
Experience: I have been working in the healthcare field for 18-years
I have been a Health Educator for 5-years
Amy Bratz BSN, RN
Education
UW-Milwaukee
What I do to stay healthy: My personality calls for me to mix things up & to sometimes “trick” myself into working out. I love sports for this reason. Volleyball, playing speed golf & also enjoy the wooded trails of playing Frisbee/Disc Golf with my kids are all favorites of mine. I try to exercise right away in the morning so that if anything interrupts my schedule, I can feel good that I have already got my work out in. I enjoy encouraging others & believe in keeping things simple & individualized because education can be useless if there isn’t a personal connection or motivation.
Experience: Approximately 10 years as a Registered Nurse
Janine Tucker, Health Educator
Education
Concordia University Wisconsin- Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication
Concordia University Wisconsin-Master of Science, Community Counseling
I stay healthy by maintaining a positive attitude, making exercise a fun, family affair, and a priority. I also eat healthy, enjoy my family, volunteer, think valuable thoughts, and am grateful for all things including my place in the world.
Experience: 7 years
Erica Gutierrez - RD
Education
BS Business Administration - Marquette University
BS Nutrition Science - UW Green Bay
What I do to stay healthy: I make sure that 90% of the time I am making the right choices to reach my wellness goals in nutrition, exercise, stress-management and spirituality, while allowing myself 10% of the time to stray because I am human and the occasional ice cream makes me happy too!
Experience: 7 years in the healthcare field
Karin Peterson, Health Educator
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, BS Kinesiology
I stay healthy by “practicing what I preach”: I eat well, exercise often and start my day with quiet time. I’m a strong believer in work-life balance and try not to take myself too seriously.
Experience: 15+ years with emphasis on well-being and fitness including personal training, fitness assessments, wellness coaching and worksite health promotion.
Marilyn K. Ranney
Health Educator
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Certified Wellness Coach
ACSM certified CES
Education
Iowa State University - BS, Exercise Science
UW-LaCrosse - MS, Clinical Exercise Physiology
My wellness practices include: nurturing relationships with family and friends; exercising 3 to 5 days per week; making sure to have a few moments of “me” time each day; eating a healthy diet with a little bit of red wine and dark chocolate thrown in.
Experience: 25 years as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist working in both Wellness and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
