Meet Our Staff

Mission of WorkLife Programs
Our mission is to improve the health of Purdue's faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses by promoting lifestyle changes through innovative prevention and at-risk programs, in addition to addressing the competing demands of the employee's professional and personal life. Organizational Chart
Our staff
	Mindy Paulet, M.S. WorkLife Programs Director paulet@purdue.edu, 49-48522 A healthy employee is a more productive and content employee at home and in the workplace.  By working together at Purdue University, we can have a profound impact on the lives of our employees.  The tools we provide through WorkLife Programs will assist faculty, staff, and retirees who wish to improve or maintain their overall health. By providing the flexibility employees need, the University will, in turn, reap the economic and non-economic benefits of a healthier environment. Take a step to improve your health - you're worth it.
	Julie Huetteman, Ph.D. Health and Wellness Program Manager jhuettem@purdue.edu, 49-62861 The people of Purdue are our greatest investment! I hope to create health promotion programs that meet the needs and interests of the Purdue community. Through collaboration across our programs and campuses, I would like to help ensure that members of the Purdue community have access to information, tools, equipment, and training for a healthy lifestyle. I will encourage individuals to take on the challenge and responsibility of a healthy lifestyle and to recognize the connection between personal health and the cost of healthcare.   Key Responsibilities Wellness planning, evaluation and communication Outreach and collaboration Vendor management Strategic planning Special Interests/Hobbies Walking Swimming Music
	Cheryl Laszynski, RN, BSN, MBA WorkLife Connections Program Manager claszynski@purdue.edu, 49-49251 At Purdue University we are fortunate to have dedicated faculty and staff who work to make Purdue a great university. In my role as Program Manager for WorkLife Connections, I hope to promote our programs and create new WorkLife initiatives to help our faculty and staff better balance their work life with personal/family life needs. The demands of work and personal responsibilities can be overwhelming at times, negatively affecting our mental and physical health and reducing our well-being and productivity. Our team goal is for WorkLife and EAP Professionals to provide information, resources, programs and tools to our Purdue community to help them manage their daily demands, enabling them to live healthy, happy, productive lives. Key Responsibilities Connect EAP and WorkLife programs Design, plan, implement, and evaluate programs Manage outside vendors Strategic planning Special Interests/Hobbies Running Cycling Reading Family time
Tina Hodson EAP Secretary kmhodson@purdue.edu, 49-47707
	Karen Hosterman, RD, CDE Registered Dietitian khost@purdue.edu, 49-46526 My personal mission is to help deliver the message of a healthier lifestyle through nutrition to the people of Purdue, whether by Web site, newsletters, workshops, classes or one-on-one consultations. I hope to help interpret the fascinating, but often confusing, world of nutrition to the Purdue public in a caring and realistic way in order for them to improve and maintain their health. Key Responsibilities Nutrition counseling Public speaking Weight management Diabetes Special Interests/Hobbies Gardening Singing Biking Dancing with the Stars wannabe
	Linda Monahan, RD Registered Dietitian monahanl@purdue.edu, 49-41904 I am very thankful for the opportunity to work as a Registered Dietitian at Purdue University. My goal here is to help optimize the health of my fellow employees and their families through sound nutritional counsel, so that they in turn may be better equipped to pursue their own goals and dreams. Key Responsibilities Nutrition consultation Nutrition education classes Special Interests/Hobbies Perennial gardening Crossword puzzles Playing the piano
	Sara Primeau, MSW, ACSW, LCSW EAP Counselor sprimeau@purdue.edu, 49-47707  The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help Purdue employees and their family members in times of trouble. Personal, emotional, and psychological problems affect us all. Treatment works: People recover from mental illnesses; stress can be reduced; work relationships can improve; depression and anxiety can go into remission; marriages and troubled families can get better; it is possible to recover from drug or alcohol abuse. Our health care plans have improved by making mental health benefits accessible and affordable. Using the EAP to identify a problem, make a plan of action, and access appropriate help does not mean you are "crazy.”  When you feel hurt, confused, angry, sad, depressed, anxious, or have trouble getting along with other people, call me at the EAP.   Key Responsibilities Counseling Assessments Special Interests/Hobbies Reading Gardening Swimming Shopping Traveling
	Jolene Todd Robertson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW EAP Counselor jtrobertson@purdue.edu, 49-47707 The mind-body connection is an important component of personal well-being. In the EAP, I desire to help Purdue employees discover the impact of emotions on overall health. I hope to de-stigmatize mental health issues and create a welcoming environment for Purdue employees to take advantage of Purdue's EAP services. Key Responsibilities Counseling Assessments Special Interests/Hobbies Spending time with my four Corgis
	Amber Simons, B.S., CHES WorkLife Wellness Specialist asimons@purdue.edu, 49-46475 It is my personal mission to make a difference in people's lives. Whether I assist someone with a behavior change, provide a listening ear, or connect them with additional resources, I wish for every person that I encounter to lead a long, healthy life that is full of spirit. Key Responsibilities Facilitate wellness and worklife balance courses Coordinate Weight Watchers programming Smoking cessation counseling Coordinate Wellness Ambassadors Lactation support liaison Special Interests/Hobbies Disney fanatic Volunteerism
	Branna Smith, B.S., C.W.L.P. WorkLife Specialist branna@purdue.edu, 49-63084 I want to help others manage their stress by finding a healthy balance between work, family, and personal responsibilities. I may not have all the answers, but I see it as my job to help you find them! Key Responsibilities Work/family balance Stress management consultations/training Dependent Care (eldercare/childcare) Flexible work arrangements Special events planning Special Interests/Hobbies Spending time with family and friends Purdue sports Music Tennis and volleyball Spending time outdoors
	Julia Rodkey Account Clerk jarodkey@purdue.edu, 49-46327 I want to make a difference at Purdue by encouraging employees to register to participate in the WorkLife and Wellness classes designed to help improve many aspects of their health and life. Key Responsibilities Process departmental orders Process bill payments Reconcile monthly accounts/prepare monthly expenditure reports EAP/WEAP database entries Special Interests/Hobbies Spending time with family Attending grandsons’ sports activities Reading, Sudoku, and crossword puzzles
	Manju Jarori WorkLife Secretary mjarori@purdue.edu, 49-45461 I want to encourage the Purdue community to utilize WorkLife Programs' valuable resources to have happy and healthy lifestyles. Key Responsibilities First contact to WorkLife Programs Provide administrative support for staff and the Healthy Purdue program Oversee registration of programs, workshops, and wellness screenings Special Interests/Hobbies Yoga/Meditation Pranayam (deep breathing) Music Tracking
Corey Snyder Intern cdsnyder@purdue.edu, 49-44597 Currently a senior majoring in Health, Fitness, & Health Promotion, my interests include improving the physical activity levels of those I work for, informing and motivating them about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and changing their behaviors to help them live a longer, healthier life.  Key Responsibilities Co-facilitating the Walking Program Assisting with design and implementation of new programs and helping to update existing programs Gaining practical experience in the health and wellness fields. Special Interests/Hobbies Spending time with my wife, family members, and friends Participating in activities that involve water (skiing, boating, swimming, fishing) Supporting sporting events of Purdue and the Colts, working out, watching movies, reading, and going to amusement parks.