The WELL Podcast

Jennifer Kees, MPH, CHES, CES 
Senior HR Consultant, Total Rewards, Atrium Health 

Jennifer is busting the notion the journey to good health must be hard to reap the benefits. She believes finding what makes you feel great and ultimately living your healthiest, best life can be - dare we say it - fun!   

With more than twenty years in fitness and health promotion, Jennifer strives to help shine light on health and well-being solutions that meet teammates where they are, working to find and provide a range of well-being resources and tools. No single approach is the solution. It's all about finding what makes you feel like your best self.  

Jennifer holds a Masters of Health Promotion and Exercise Science, and a Master of Public Health from California University of Pennsylvania and Liberty University. Jennifer enjoys quality time with her family and is always on the lookout for a good mystery book or enlightening podcast. Recommendations are appreciated!  

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Meghan Donovan, MS, RD, LDN
HR Consultant 1, Total Rewards, Atrium Health   

Meghan brings a passion for health, nutrition and fitness. As a registered dietitian and a running training coach she inspires others to live their best lives while believing that all foods can fit into a healthy diet. 

With years of experience as a wellness dietitian and a health coach dietitian Meghan, has helped numerous individuals change their nutrition and their outlook on their food and wellness. A healthy lifestyle is a continuous work in progress and we’re all striving to improve.  

Meghan holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition degree from Winthrop University. Additionally, Meghan is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute and completed her Dietetic Internship at Meredith College. Meghan enjoys spending quality time with her dogs at the beach, running half marathons and baking delicious desserts! 

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Cindy Patterson, CEBS, CPSP 
Director, Retirement, Advocate Health  

Cindy knows financial health impacts our overall wellness. She believes that taking small steps to balance how we spend, save, borrow, and plan helps reduce stress now and leads to security in the future. 

Having worked in employee benefits and financial services for more than 20 years, Cindy has seen that because we don’t learn personal finance in school, most of us are struggling with the same money issues. She uses the lessons of behavioral finance to help individuals recognize negative patterns and make long-lasting change. Her goal is for all teammates to be able to live according to their choices rather than their obligations.   

Cindy is a 20-year veteran of the employee benefits and financial services industries specializing in participant education. Her passion is designing impactful employee education programs and promoting financial wellness. Cindy graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. She holds the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Certified Plan Sponsor Professional, and Project Management Professional designations, is Corporate Trainer Certified, a Certified Financial Education Instructor, and has a certification in Human Resources Management.