Office of the Chief Wellness Officer

Get to Know our CWO

"My hope for the future of campus well-being is centered on creating a supportive, inclusive and proactive environment that prioritizes the mental, physical and emotional well-being of students, staff and faculty."听Dr. Jess Doty

Learn more about our CWO

Current Initiatives听Dr. Doty is Working On
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Increasing availability and decreasing barriers to mental and physical healthcare

No cost, no insurance urgent care and mental health support.
Acceptance as a Medicaid provider.
Recognition of our support for LGBTQ+ students through a score of 100 on the Healthcare Equality Index 2024.

Living our commitment to the Okanagan Charter

Creation of a campus-wide strategic plan for well-being.
Mapping existing health and well-being services to identify gaps.
Establishing listening sessions for campus feedback on the areas of health and well-being.

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Integrating wellness for CU employees

Establishment of the WorkWell office and resources.
Procurement of a well-being application to support employees.
Establishing Wellness Town Halls for fall 2024.

Establishing partnerships with academic colleges

Meeting with deans to discuss how to infuse well-being into the academic environment.
Building out Embedded Program.
Establishing a thriving Health and Wellness Living Learning Community with the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Our Strategic Plan

Health and Wellness at CU Boulder collaborates with all members of our campus community to foster and enhance a culture of well-being. Our mission is to prioritize student and employee success through advancing individual and community wellness through education and practice. Our strategic plan outlines our intended growth over the next three years.

CWO鈥檚 Leadership Team

Leadership teams have a unique role because, in addition to each team member having responsibility for their respective team鈥檚 success, they have a more strategic set of shared responsibilities to ensure the success of the entire organization. The following individuals make up the Chief Wellness Officer's leadership team for Health and Wellness听at CU Boulder. These individuals provide strategic direction, align our resources, solve key issues facing our organization听and live the values of health and well-being.
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Jess Doty

Chief Wellness Officer
Health & Wellness Services

Jessica Gonzales

Executive Assistant to the Chief Wellness Officer

Cindy Thill

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness

Joe Andenmatten

Senior Director

Michael Klitzke

Senior Executive Aide to the Chief Wellness Officer/Director of Strategic Initiatives

Kat Dailey

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Promotion, Education, and Equity听

Annie Mulvany

Associate听Director
Student Affairs Communication and Marketing

Liz Mancha

Director
Administrative Services

Meg Murray

Director
Disability Services

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Jess Morris

Program Director
Employee Wellness and Engagement - WorkWell

Stanley Ly

Director
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

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Jessica Ladd-Webert

Senior Director of Trauma Response and Office of Victim Assistance
Office of Victim Assistance

Kris Richards

Director
Medical Services

Counseling and Psychiatric Services Director

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Health Promotion Director

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Health and Wellness at CU Boulder听

CU Boulder is the 19th institution in the U.S. to formally adopt the Okanagan Charter, pledging our commitment to take a holistic and sustainable approach to becoming a health-promoting university.