About

About Us

Michigan Wellness Council (MWC) is a nonprofit organization whose vision is that the health and wellbeing of Michigan employers will be the best in the nation. We execute on this mission by inspiring the implementation of leading workplace wellness strategies through thought-leadership and education. Over the past 20 years, the MWC has consistently brought together leaders, practitioners, and learners in the field of wellness to discuss effectiveness and challenges along with new trends.  

Board of Directors

Brett Powell, Vice President, American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Cindy Bjorkquist, Director, Health and Well-Being Programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Alicia Wilson, Executive Vice President, The Best and Brightest Programs

Jennifer Smith, Human Resources Manager, Consumers Credit Union

John Hodges, Sr. Account Manager, Novo Nordisk

Joy Burton, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Accolade, Inc.

Sara Burhans, Wellness Specialist, New Belgium Brewing

Sinziana Luchian, Senior Director, Health Care Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber

Beth Thayer, Director, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Henry Ford Health System

Heather Burnett, Director, Human Resources, Southwest Michigan First

Jessica Welch, Wellness Coordinator, City of Grand Rapids

Julia Suzuki, Data Science & AI Advisor, Kaggle

Robert Donnell, Health and Safety Director, Team Elmer's

Eric Bacigal, Vice President, Well-Being, Corewell Health

Karen Personett, Manager, Health & Well-Being, DTE Energy

Kathryn Holibaugh, Employee Benefits Manager, Grand Traverse Pavilions

Kim Weishaar, Cheif Financial Officer, Southwest Michigan First