At the Snyder Center, several students hold influential roles as wellness educators and fitness monitors. In these positions, students provide input to schedule classes, events and programs—all while learning the key skills that come with having an on-campus job. 

Wellness educators such as Bella Verheyen, class of 2025, and Alyssa Ott, class of 2024, educate their peers by spreading awareness for stress management topics, nutrition, and maintaining healthy relationships. In addition, they host a 10-week “Wellness Certificate” course that students can use to boost their resumes. The course invites students to join a weekly Zoom call to learn about various health-related topics from doctors, professors and leading wellness professionals.

Verheyen, a criminal justice major, works in the Snyder Center’s Student Wellness and Health Promotions office. 

“I plan to either go to law school or join the FBI, and I’ve learned from my family that it can be easy to get lost and not take care of yourself when you have a demanding career like that,” said Verheyen. “Being a wellness educator at Lynn not only helps me manage my stress, but the knowledge I’ve gained is helping me develop personally and professionally for the future.”

Ott, a psychology major, has been working as a wellness educator for three years. She plans to pursue a master’s degree and is interested in industrial and organizational psychology. 

“I really enjoy hosting events like Wellness Wednesdays, where I can implement tools I’ve been learning in class,” said Ott. “I encourage other students to take advantage of the many free resources on campus as well. A 45-minute mindfulness event or quick deep breathing sessions on campus can make a world of difference.”