Derek Bell Experience and Interests Teaching experience Associate Lecturer, MBA, UW-Stevens Point Part-time Faculty, Mid-State Technical College Teaching Assistant, Division of Communication, UW-Stevens Point Research interests Wellbeing and Purpose Organizational Wellness, Communication, and Leadership Population Health Management Healthcare Soccer Professional Experience Director of Wellbeing & Joy of Practice, Ascension (2021-current) Wellness & Strategy Leader, Ascension Wisconsin Employer Solutions (2012-2021) Membership & Community Director, South Wood County YMCA (2010-2012) Director, National Wellness Institute, (2000-2009) Head Boys Soccer Coach, Stevens Point Area Senior High School, (2001-2006; 2017-present) Achievements 2020 recipient “Coach of Significance” award. United Soccer Coaches Association Creator and Host, “Highway to Well” podcast Involvement National Organization Contributing writer, “Life on the Move” WELCOA and “Rise Together” Fun Facts Last book you read? “To Bless this Space Between Us,” John O’Donohue Best advice you ever received? People follow people. What did you want to be when you were growing up? Helpful. Favorite Quote? Wellness means something different to everyone every day. One thing about your school that you are most proud of? Innovation and Purpose What do you enjoy most about teaching? Innovation and Purpose A piece of advice for students in your school? Clear minds, full hearts, can’t lose. Executive Educator - MBADirector of Wellbeing and Joy of Practice - Ascension Email: jon.bell@uwsp.edu Education M.S. in Human and Community Resources UW-Stevens Point, 2012 B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Political Science Knox College, 1994 Certified Wellness Practioner Worksite Wellness Program Management Premier Diploma United Soccer Coaches Association