Wellness Program Staff

Stephanie Cook, DO, Medical Director
Dr. Cook created the Wellness Program in 1996 and leads all partnership and collaboration efforts throughout the campus community. Her duties include patient care, program development and outcomes evaluation and reporting.

Marianne Robinson, CHES, Program Manager
Marianne has been instrumental in making the Wellness Program what it is today. Health education program development has included recruitment of 55 volunteer Wellness Ambassadors that help with communication and coordination of Wellness events; a successful Lunch and Learn series; campus-wide health screenings in collaboration with Your Plan for Health; annual faculty and staff flu shot events; and an annual campus-wide Wellness Fair. Marianne’s enthusiasm and experience make her a true ambassador for helping the university community live a healthier lifestyle.

Judy Kadja, Associate Executive Director of Operations
Judy has expertise in benefit plan implementation that provides essential insight and implementation for employer-sponsored wellness services and new programs. Judy is responsible for daily operations at MHCS.

Joni Bentz Seal, Communications and Marketing Manager
Joni is responsible for producing Netwell, the wellness and network newsletter, as well as marketing all wellness events and new programs.

Scott Applegate, Systems Coordinator
Scott is responsible for several tracking and evaluation methods for wellness programs.

Stephanie Schlaeppi, Massage Therapist
Stephanie is a licensed massage therapist who is dedicated solely to providing massage therapy services to university faculty and staff.

Patrice Rancour, MS, RNCS, Program Manager
Patrice is a clinical nurse specialist who develops special initiatives in the area of prospective wellness and health. Special projects, evaluation of wellness programs and teaching are her primary duties.

Michele Erlenwein
Michele recently joined the Wellness team, and is a veteran at the university with over twenty years of university experience. She is responsible for the daily administrative tasks, as well as providing assistance with the many Wellness events that are scheduled throughout the year.

Melissa Kalb, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian
Melissa is the newest member of the Wellness team, and serves as the dietitian for the Wellness Program, as well as providing one-on-one complimentary nutrition consults at University Health Connection.