Sarah Towning is a champion for the holistic well-being of her clients, teammates, partners. Her distinguished studies and career have always centered in unlocking the best in others.As an OIF and OEF Veteran, Sarah served our country as a Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic, and Medical Section Sergeant. For her distinguished service, she was twice honored with the Army Achievement Medal.At Columbus State Community College, she first earned a certification as an Exercise Specialist (CES) in 2001, and earned an AAS, Sport and Fitness Management degree from Columbus State that same year. She later earned certifications as a Health Education Specialist (CHES) in 2005. In 2006, Sarah earned her BA in Health Education, Health Promotion and Fitness, and Philosophy from Otterbein University, with Health and Physical Education Departmental Honors. There she was also a recipient of the Jesse S. Engle ’14 Memorial Endowed Award.Sarah served as President of Wellness Collective from 2009 through 2017. As an EDGE certified, woman-owned small business, Wellness Collective provides corporate worksite wellness programs, consulting, and administration throughout central Ohio and the nation. She earned additional certifications during this time - as an Intrinsic Coach (CIC) in 2011, and Healthcare Reform Specialist (CHRS) in 2012.Recently, Sarah’s career and studies have evolved toward mental wellness. She enrolled in the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in 2017 and earned a certification as a Psychological First Aid Provider from the National Center for Traumatic Stress that same year. Her internship as a Clinical Social Worker from 2018 to 2019 further enabled her abilities to positively impact others. Sarah earned her Masters of Science in Social Administration (MSW Equivalent), from Case Western Reserve University in January 2020. She is now a Masters-level Licensed Social Worker.