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COLLEEN HARSHBARGER, MS
1009 Vandalia Road Morgantown, WV 26501 colleen.harshbarger@mail.wvu.edu
(304)216-6346
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Extensive experience leading comprehensive, integrated approaches to creating cultures
of wellbeing in higher education, government and for-profit organizations. Proven
background in creative and visionary leadership with start-up initiatives from concept
through coalition development to strategic implementation and evaluation. Strong
ability to assess strengths of team members, delegate accordingly, and keep multiple
high-level projects performing at the same time. Effective communicator and educator
with applied experience influencing diverse populations in ways that inspire positive
change, connection and engagement.
TOP 5 STRENGTHS
1. Maximizer 2. Strategic 3. Learner 4. Belief 5. Connectedness
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WELLBEING SOLUTIONS, LLC Sept 2016 – present
Owner and CEO
Wellbeing Solutions brings an evidence based approach to organizations to engage
employees in creating collaborative systems that create connection and uplift wellbeing
for all. Based on the belief that when all individuals are empowered to live
wholeheartedly, cultures will emerge that heal the world. We provide strategy, training,
coaching, and educational workshops on integrated wellbeing.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY 2009-July 2016
Director, WELLWVU Office of Wellness and Health Promotion
Initiated, developed, and directed a comprehensive student wellbeing program,
liveWELL at WELLWVU designed to lead the way to a campus culture of wellbeing. Led a
team of professionals and graduate students in applying the socio-ecological model to a
diverse array of topics impacting student wellbeing. Used an experiential approach to
engage learning, and in training students as leaders to influence social norms.
Collaborated with faculty to integrate and assess wellbeing education and advocate for
policies with higher administration that support health promoting environments.
Led a group of diverse stakeholders to achieve the WVU & Greater Morgantown Safe
Community designation, the first joint university and municipality in the country as
recognized by the National Safety Council.

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Directed and created innovative and award winning social marketing strategies and
online tools targeted to improve student wellbeing. Serve as founding board member of
the National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities, and chaired the
public policy committee for West Virginia Collegiate Initiative on Alcohol. Secured NCAA
grant related to alcohol education. Integral member of Breathe Easy Alliance of
Morgantown which led to a Tobacco-Free community and campus.
Adjunct Faculty, College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Won the American College Health Foundation AETNA (wellness innovation) award for
Enhancing Wellbeing and Peer Wellbeing Coaching curriculum. These courses are the
foundation of a wellbeing minor currently under review by Faculty Senate and offered
by Student Life staff. Also teach academic yoga courses and successfully advocated for
the hiring of additional instructors to broaden offerings and meet student demand.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT RECREATION CENTER 2005-2008
Manager of Fitness & Wellness
Developed and implemented fitness and wellness programs. Initiated changes to
programmatic offerings and staffing models that resulted in higher utilization, improved
customer service, and a better learning experience for student workers. Developed
internship programs and other collaborative relationships with related academic units.
Secured and administered a grant for Tobacco Prevention. Facilitated and supervised
Student Wellness Advisory Board, and chaired professionals on Student Wellness Board.
Served on the President’s Wellness Initiative Task Force.
MORGANTOWN YOGA, LLC – MORGANTOWN, WV 1995-2005
Yoga Studio Owner and Operator
Created and managed a yoga studio, offering wellbeing programs targeted to diverse
populations. Taught group classes, and provided yoga therapy to clients with physician
referrals. Provided seminars on wellness topics to local companies and educational
institutions. Wrote wellbeing column for local newspaper.
WEST VIRGINIA WALKS – WVU MORGANTOWN, WV 2004-2005
Project Coordinator
Managed public relations campaign and events to encourage residents of Morgantown
to walk at least thirty minutes daily.
PARTNERS IN CORPORATE HEALTH / NIOSH – MORGANTOWN, WV 1997-1999
Program Director
Developed and directed employee wellness program for National Institute for

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Occupational Safety and Health employees. Supervised staff, managed budget, and
coordinated equipment purchasing and maintenance. Taught seminars on wellness-
related topics. Produced newsletter and promotional materials.
Phone Coach
Provided coaching support for individuals making a lifestyle change in the areas of
smoking cessation, weight reduction, and stress management.
ACTON-BOXBOROUGH SCHOOLS – ACTON, MA 1993-1994
Health/Fitness Educator
Developed curriculum and taught high school sports medicine, nutrition, general health,
and yoga for physical education classes. Developed a state-of-the-art fitness facility and
programming for school and community use.
REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LTD. – STOUGHTON, MA 1987-1993
Wellness Manager
Initiated the development of an award-winning wellness program, including a 6,000
square foot fitness facility, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, and walking trail.
Directed marketing, design and implementation of all fitness, wellness and recreational
programs. Supervised staff and managed diverse projects simultaneously in a fast-paced
organization. Created a wellness task force comprised of representatives of all major
departments within the organization, and worked closely with marketing to educate
top-level management on the benefits of employee wellbeing. Managed budget and
evaluated effectiveness related to employee wellbeing, incentives and organizational
return on investment. Wrote and edited monthly newsletter and promotional materials.
Research Engineer
Performed biomechanical research related to improving sport performance in athletes.
Developed evaluation protocols for research. Wrote technical articles for marketing and
advertising departments.
U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 1987
Biomechanics Intern
Completed internship in the Sports Science Center of the USOC. Assisted with
biomechanical research related to improving performance in elite athletes.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 1984
B.S. in Physical Education with concentration in Mathematics

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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE 1987
M.S. in Exercise Science / Biomechanics
Women of Excellence Award / Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1990
8 post-graduate credits in Health Education
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – MORGANTOWN, WV 2007
6 post-graduate credits in Public Health.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WOMENS LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE - WVU 2014-2016
CERTIFIED WELLNESS INVENTORY WELLBEING COACH - WellPeople 2014-2015
CERTIFIED WELLNESS PRACTITIONER - National Wellness Institute 2013-2016
CERTIFICATE IN ALCOHOL PREVENTION LEADERSHIP – NASPA/EverFi 2012
MOUNTAINEER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY – WVU 2010-13
EXPERIENCED REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER (500) - Yoga Alliance 2008-2016
KEY PRESENTATIONS
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO REDUCING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE 2011
NASPA Alcohol and Mental Health Conference, Miami, FL
INCREASING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION WITH TWEATWELL 2012
Health 2.0 Health Camp, Washington DC
DRINKWELL AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY 2013
NASPA Alcohol and Mental Health Conference, FortWorth, TX
MEASURING THE IMPACT OF LIVEWELL SOCIAL MARKETING 2013
Building Healthy Academic Communities Conference, OSU
LEADWELL AT WVU 2013
Building Healthy Academic Communities Conference, OSU
THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR APPLIED TO STRESS REDUCTION
American College Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA 2013
DRINKWELL CHOICES TOOLKIT 2014
NCAA APPLE Conference, Newport CA

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WELLBEING COACHING 2014
Big Ten Directors conference, OSU
ENHANCING WELLBEING WITH CO-ACTIVE COACHING 2015
National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities, UC Irvine
WVU & GREATER MORGANTOWN SAFE COMMUNITIES 2015
Higher Education Center National Meeting, OSU