Health & Wellness Council Meeting

Description

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Next Meeting: March 24, 2026

The Health & Wellness Council is inviting the Senior Services Committee to join this meeting. As we build on insights from the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the Council wants to ensure the Senior Services Committee is included in discussions to better serve this population.

Guest Speaker: 

Luke Davies

Director
Prince William Health District
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)

    
     Luke started working at the Health District on October 10th, 2024. He has a background in public health leadership, policy, and management from the University of Washington and has worked with global health programs for the majority of his career. The early part of his work experience focused on community development and disaster response in Central America and the Caribbean. He has supported programs and research in disaster management, disease surveillance, health systems strengthening, maternal newborn child health, HIV prevention and treatment, violence against children, and gender-based violence in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

     Most recently, he ran the Chelan-Douglas Health District in Washington state and was able to navigate the challenging COVID-19 response to help build a healthier district and community. He brings a wide range of skills to this position including language skills in English, Spanish, and French, as well as partner engagement and coordination along with organizational management experience in multi-cultural settings.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Mission: Connect businesses and individuals with preventative measures and services to improve workplace wellness and overall quality of life. 

Vision: To promote a culture of health and wellness that enhances productivity and community well-being. 

Chair: Michele Eckhardt (Sentara)

Co-Chairs: Rozlyn Giddens (UVA Health) & Olga O'Brien (GMU Freedom Aquatics & Fitness Center)