Hi, I’m Kellee.

Here is a bit of information to get to know me better.

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My Background

Being raised by a strong mother instilled within me a foundation of good nutrition, physical activity, spirituality, and a strong work ethic. Losing both my biological and stepfather in my twenties to heart disease that could have been prevented, I became motivated to dedicate myself to health and become a teacher of a healthy lifestyle. 

Currently parenting a 22-year-old son and a 21-year-old daughter has given me motivation, experience and wisdom toward my passion for health coaching.

When I am not working, I enjoy being active by walking, hiking, skiing, strength training and practicing yoga. I cook for the people I love and get excited about trying a new restaurant. I am always reading a book and escaping into a dramatic tv series. To relax, I clean, listen to music and meditate.

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EDUCATION

  • Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach- National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches

  • Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching from The Ohio State University

  • Master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University

  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Prevention from Purdue University

ADVANCED TRAININGS

  • Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Reduction for Health Professionals - 8 week program conducted by the OSU Wexner Medical Center led by Maryanna Klatt, PhD

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - 8 week program conducted by the OSU Department of Psychology developed by Ruchika Prakash, PhD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have 30 years of professional health behavior change experience.

  • Currently managing all mentoring and training programs for high schools through facility level trainees at the Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Designed programs for a National Institute of Health women’s health study at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  • Developed, implemented and evaluated weight management, healthy eating, smoking cessation and stress management programs for the Franklin County Board of Health

  • Assisted with development of the employee wellness program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

  • Developed quality improvement programs that focused on nutrition, physical activity, toxic stress, resilience, childhood development and nurturing for the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Conducted health screening and health coaching through college career 

  • Managed and facilitated a multi-disciplinary team to create a new department to treat childhood obesity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

  • Provided specialized program assistance and guidance to monitor child nutrition programs such as National School Lunch, Child & Adult Care Food Programs, and Summer Food Services Programs

  • Conducted a mother-daughter body image research study at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

I am ready to help you with your health and wellness journey.