2026 Q3 BeWell Series: Building an Award Winning Culture of Wellbeing

BeWell events are quarterly virtual workshops focused on individual wellbeing, restoration, and practical skills people can use in their own lives. These interactive sessions center the human experience of work, offering evidence-based practices that support mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. While BeWell events are especially valuable for workplace wellbeing practitioners, they are intentionally designed to be accessible to anyone interested in strengthening their own wellbeing and resilience.

Session Title: Building an Award Winning Culture of Wellbeing Through Collaboration, Data and Creativity

This session explores how an employer built an award-winning culture of wellbeing through collaboration, data, and creative programming. Participants will examine a real-world case study highlighting leadership involvement, employee feedback, and practical strategies that earned national recognition.

Featured Presenters: Kat Remner, RB, BSN, CPN
Kat Remner is the Manager of Employee Health, Wellness, and Safety at Valley Children’s Hospital, where she leads initiatives to promote workforce well-being and safety. With over 20 years of pediatric nursing experience in roles from bedside care to leadership, Kat brings a unique perspective on creating healthy work environments. She is an active volunteer coach with Special Olympics Northern California and a proud mom of two.

Steffani Sanchez, MS, BS, NBC-HWC, NASM-PT, PN Level II 

Steffani Sanchez is an employee wellness professional with more than 15 years of experience in fitness, behavior change, and whole-person wellbeing. As the Employee Wellness Coordinator at Valley Children’s Healthcare, she helps shape a culture of wellbeing by driving participation, fostering cross-department collaboration, and developing creative, original challenges that meaningfully engage employees. Her role blends evidence-based programming, ergonomic support, and a “meet you where you are” approach to help more than 4,000 employees feel and function at their best.

Steffani has completed graduate-level training in Kinesiology – Exercise Science and is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with expertise in functional movement, stress resilience, and inclusive wellness practices. She leads weekly wellness chats and department presentations, helping make wellbeing accessible, relevant, and sustainable across the organization.

This program is produced in part thanks to our supporting partners:
Presenting: Vital WorkLife, HHP Cultures
Silver: Vitality, Revive Health