1. Andrea N. Willis
1202 Corona St. #1— Denver, CO 80218
Phone: 720.810.6314 — E-Mail: awilly21@gmail.com AW
Program Manager/Trainer/Consultant
Service-minded, trainer and advocate committed to supporting others in reaching their full
potential, and dedicated to creating a positive learning and working environment. Resourceful
and goal-driven facilitator and educator with strong management techniques and a solid
commitment to the growth and development of every individual. Empathetic and flexible
professional skilled in the design and implementation of researched-based programming.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills that foster meaningful relationships with children and
adults alike.
Experience
Staff Wellness Program Manager, Jeffco Public Schools February 2016-Present
• Managed policies and programs related to Jeffco Public Schools employee wellness program
designed to improve health and well being of 11,000+ employees, thereby reducing health risks
and medical costs
• Designed, implemented and monitored district-wide and targeted site-based wellness initiatives
for all areas of wellness including Physical Activity, Nutrition, Stress Management,
Social/Emotional Health, Financial Fitness, Prevention and Tobacco Cessation with a $200,000+
annual budget
• Created well-defined metrics to continually measure the success of the programs offered
• Managed and customized a wellness portal, developing both district-wide and site-based
challenges and incentive programs as well as provided technical assistance to employees
engaged and participating in the system
• Wrote and published weekly wellness blog for employees highlighting pertinent health and
wellness topics utilizing current research and offering practical tools for application
• Offered on-going support to a network of employee “Wellness Coordinators” that continuously
helped promote the program to staff in their buildings
• Facilitated mindfulness trainings for district administrators and employees based on current
research, utilizing evidence-based tools and strategies to support their personal and professional
practice with goals to improve social/emotional health, as well as boost productivity, creativity,
and decrease presenteeism
• Kept abreast of current national wellness and well-being initiatives and programs, developing a
network of resources and contacts
• Partnered with district and community partners to enhance and align work and increase impact
of program offerings
Healthy Schools Coordinator, Douglas County School District August 2013-February 2016
• Supported all healthy schools health and wellness initiatives at the school and district
level
• Organized and facilitated district-wide healthy schools trainings for up to 100 school
leaders and school health coaches
• Coordinated and managed Healthy Schools, Successful Students grant including
writing, monitoring, reporting, managing $200,000 budget, recruiting, hiring, training,

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planning events, etc.
• Facilitated district Wellness Advisory Committee as well as initiated first District Health
Report focused on highlighting the successes of each department for district and
community
• Served as Co Lead for Colorado Education Initiative’s Collective Impact work as well
as the local hospital’s community wellness council
• Guided volunteers through the process of identifying current wellness culture strengths
and weaknesses, developing strategic plans to enhance their cultures, finding support
and resources, collecting data, assessing the success of programs, and publishing the
results for stakeholders
• Represented DCSD as a Wellness Coordinator and resource through vision,
networking, and advocacy; Policy revision and review, alignment of strategic plans to
District Wellness Initiatives, and leadership and stakeholder development.
Wish For Wheels Board Member February 2014-August 2016
• Served as member of Strategic Planning Committee creating goals, objectives
and action steps for the next three years
• Created and Facilitated the pilot Beyond the Bell Education Program for students
focusing on pedestrian and bicycle skills
Learning Specialist & Fourth Grade Teacher, Gold Rush Elementary July 2006-June 2013
Fourth Grade Teacher, Bath Elementary August 2002-June 2006
Education
Master of Science in Natural Health and Healing and Holistic Nutrition Brandon, MS
University of Natural Health *Currently Enrolled
Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT Denver, CO
Kindness Yoga, Yoga Alliance
Certified Personal Trainer, CPT Denver, CO
National Council for Certified Personal Trainers
Master of Science in Education, Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Concentration: Reading and Literacy
Bachelor of Science in Education, Miami University (Ohio) Oxford, OH
Elementary Education Concentration: Social Sciences
Special Education Concentration: Specific Learning Disabilities

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Training
Registered Yoga Instructor Mindful Life Ambassador and Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT) Certified Active Learning Specialist
Teaching with the Brain in Mind Trainer Whole School, Whole Community,
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Whole Child Model
WELCOA: Health Coaching Fundamentals TEACCH: Treatment and Education of
WELCOA: Worksite Wellness 7 Benchmarks Autistic and Related Communication
Certification