Valerie Ferland

Valerie Ferland is an experienced Employee Wellness Coordinator at Concord Hospital, responsible for coordinating wellness initiatives across the hospital system and medical group locations, with a focus on health, resilience, and work-life balance. Previously, Valerie held the position of Health Outreach Coordinator at the Center for Health Promotion, managing community outreach and fostering partnerships for cultural and policy change to enhance access to healthy lifestyles. Valerie's extensive background in corporate wellness began at Premise Health, where management of wellness programs for a large utility company involved collaboration with insurance providers to develop health improvement initiatives. Earlier roles included Program Manager and Assistant Regional Director at Take Care Health Systems, overseeing fitness and wellness center operations, and Sales Representative at Omni Fitness Equipment, where Valerie sold fitness equipment across several states. Valerie holds a Master's degree in Health Science/Fitness from Springfield College and a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition and Foods from Rutgers University.