Elizabeth (Liz) De Jongh Email & Phone Number

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Pipestone, Minnesota

Well Simplified helps people and organizations end their struggles with weight and be happier, healthier, and more productive.

Colorado - Statewide

As the Healthy Workplace Technical Assistance Provider for LiveWell Colorado’s HEAL Cities & Towns Campaign, I assist 40+ Colorado municipalities in identifying areas of focus and corresponding policy changes to increase access to healthy eating and active living (HEAL) during the work day.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Instructor for the Department of Health and Exercise Science, teaching HES 356-Wellness Programming to junior and senior students.

Fort Collins, Co

Employer Sponsored Health Clinics: Helped research the feasibility of an employer-sponsored health clinic; created the business case to present to government leaders; helped select clinic provider and location; marketed services; analyzed and monitored data; wrote return on investment reports to share with management and employees; wrote rationale for and received approval to expand clinic servicesWellness Coaching: conducted 100+ hours of one-on-one wellness coaching; created personalized 3-month wellness plans and weekly S.M.A.R.T. goals for clients; provided accountability and encouragement; applied motivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry, empathy, mindfulness, and listening skills; identified creative solutions to overcome obstacles; recognized and celebrated client successesPreventive Benefits Design: Monitored and analyzed self-insured medical insurance claims data and employee assistance program data; made recommendations for preventive services such as massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, doula, and mental health counseling; designed new benefits such as a $500 Lifestyle Education Reimbursement Credit and $40 per month premium discount for meeting health criteria; served on the Insurance Advisory CommitteeWorksite Wellness: Achieved the Gold Well Workplace designation from the Wellness Councils of America; conducted interest surveys and culture audits; coordinated comprehensive, incentive-based wellness program; designed 14+ wellness campaigns and challenges; coordinated annual onsite events such as biometric screenings and fasting blood draws, flu shots, mammograms, and blood drives; tracked participation, measured outcomes, and reported the results to government leaders, supervisors, and employees; created monthly newsletter articles and event calendars; facilitated monthly wellness committee meetings

Greeley, Co

Worksite Wellness Technical Assistance: Led the Well City USA Initiative in Greeley, Colorado; collaborated with business leaders and health professionals to provide technical assistance to 23 companies regarding corporate wellness; served as Co-Chair of the Well City Steering Committee; served as Chair of the Worksite Wellness Support Group; conducted bi-monthly steering committee and support group meetings; assisted companies with the WELCOA Well Workplace Award Application; educated companies about the importance of comprehensive worksite wellness programs; designed and distributed educational material and resources regarding worksite wellness to over 35 companies (items included culture audits, employee interest surveys, physical activity and healthy eating campaigns, newsletters, etc.); helped create first Wellness Operating Plan for Weld County employees; designed and updated the Greeley Well City webpage; served on Weld County Safety and Wellness Committee; participated in year-long Leadership Weld County class; attended worksite wellness trainings sponsored by State Health Department

Master Of Science (Ms), Exercise Science And Nutrition

Bachelor Of Science, Health Promotion, Nutrition Minor

Wellcoaches Certified Health And Wellness Coach