Alisha DeLorenzo MS, LPC, NCC, SAC
Owner, Living YES, LLC Biography: Alisha is a human connection expert working with individuals, communities and organizations across the globe to awaken their healing potential. Her experiences are rooted in the fields of education, wellness, mental health and social justice. She works at the intersection of social emotional learning, trauma and healing centered practices, equity and justice and individual and collective well-being! In her role, she serves individuals and groups to access innate wisdom and community capacity through love, connection, belonging and healing to cultivate more inclusive places to live, work and grow. Alisha has served in public education for nearly twenty years, was the Interim Deputy Director of NJ’s largest LGBTQ+ organization, addressing workplace culture and innovation. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and has a degree in Health and Movement Sciences. Presentation Overview: "Awakening Well-Being in the Workplace Through a Justice and Healing Centered Lens" This session will explore 5 key areas of wellness that support a healthy life-work balance and address the stress of shifting and uncertain times. Participants will reflect on their current state of harmony and practice tools to create life-affirming shifts toward connection, vibrancy and balance. We will explore how Mindfulness can be used to support effective leadership and address bias to cultivate cultures of connection and inclusion.
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Teresa Vincent
Product Manager, Nova Healthcare Administrators Biography: Teresa Vincent is the Product Manager for Nova Healthcare Administrators, a role that knits together the threads of sales, operations, health plan performance management, and marketing. She is also an active member of Nova’s wellness committee, delivering monthly programming to associates for health and well-being. Teresa has been in the health coverage and benefits industry for over a decade, with broad knowledge of regulations, compliance, and products for all types of health insurance. Prior to working in health benefits, she spent a dozen years working as a communications professional in state government. She has a master’s degree in healthcare administration, for which she completed award-winning research in end-of-life communication training for medical students. She is also a certified mindfulness facilitator--coaching teams and individuals in mindfulness techniques for guided relaxation, stress-reduction, and embodiment. Presentation Overview: "Integrating Mindfulness at Work" Mindfulness is a practice with significant workplace benefits including increased focus, decreased presenteeism, and enhanced wellbeing. However, it can be challenging to create and maintain mindfulness practices in a work environment. For this session, Teresa will provide a case study regarding Nova Healthcare Administrators' wellness program. The program began with regular small group sessions in 2020 and expanded company-wide in 2021. This program contributed to Nova’s recognition from Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work for 2021. The session will include a mindfulness practice to show how this can work effectively with a minimal time investment that yields immediate, direct benefits to participants. |
