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Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair
Oct 26 - Oct 29, 2021
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ABOUT - Virtual Wellness Fair
Welcome to your second Pacific University Virtual Benefits & Wellness Fair! Below is important information and dates you need to know.
Oct 20 to Oct 25 – Virtual Fair Registration: You will have the opportunity to register for a variety of live presentations given by your benefits providers, as well as workshops given by some of the best wellness professionals in their fields. We also have a great selection of pre-recorded wellness classes you can watch at your own convenience. From fitness to finance, we have something for everyone.
Oct 26 to Oct 29 – Virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair: During this week, you can attend all the ongoing live presentations you signed up for! After each live presentation there will be a Q&A session where you can ask questions and interact with the presenter. Don’t worry if you miss as class, each presentation will be recorded and will be available to watch through November 31, 2021.
Oct 25 to Nov 5 – Open Enrollment: During this time, employees can enroll or make changes to their benefits. If you have questions about your benefits, make sure to attend the live presentations where there will be a Q&A session with each benefit provider.
PRIZES! We will be giving away prizes during each of the live presentations so make sure to attend as many presentations as possible for more chances to win!
GRAND PRIZE – $100 Amazon Gift Card. All you have to do to enter is fill out the short survey which will be emailed to you after each live presentation. Good Luck!
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Calendar of events
- Below is the calendar where you can sign-up to attend the live presentations and workshops
- Once you register, you will receive a link to log into the presentation on the day of event. Make sure to save this to your calendar.
- Good news! All sessions will be recorded and will be available until Nov 30th, so you can watch them at any time.
- All participants will be able to ask questions and interact using the Zoom Q&A or Chat feature.
- Prizes will be given away during each session so make sure to attend as many presentations as possible for more chances to win.
Day 1 - Tues. Oct 26, 2021
- 11:00am PST
Adria Vance Account Manager, The Standard
Duration: 30 Minutes
Life and Disability Protection: Why is it important?
Life insurance can help protect your family and ease financial burdens if something happens to you by providing replacement income to cover unexpected costs. A disability can also have a financial impact by draining a family’s savings and jeopardizing long-term financial security. Learn about the Life and Disability coverage offered through The Standard as part of Pacific University’s benefit package.
I have over 15 years of knowledge in the insurance industry, including Life and Disability, plus more than six years of human resources experience. I earned by bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California Status University, Hayward.
- 1:00pm PST
Valerie Cregan
Assistant Vice-President, Sr. Account Relations Manager | Account Relations Your California Casualty Representative Duration: 15 Minutes
California Casualty – How to save $ on Car Insurance
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California Casualty, providing employee only rates and benefits for auto/home/renters insurance exclusively for Pacific University employees. Valerie Cregan is happy to assist you with their program. Please feel free to email her should you need any assistance.
- 3:00pm PST
Anthony Richmond, Business Development Executive, FitnessOnDemand™
Fitness On Demand – Virtually Anywhere
We will be exploring the FLEX, our offsite virtual fitness solution. We will be covering:
- How to create an account
- How to sign in to the FOD app and website to access our content
- Programing and
- Additional features
My name is Anthony and I am a Business Development Executive at FitnessOnDemand. I have over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. 10 of those years were spent managing fitness centers and for the past 2 years, I’ve been working with facilities to help them make fitness more accessible by implementing virtual fitness.
- 5:00pm PST
Chef Steven Hazell
Executive Chef
Website: www.chefstevenhazell.com
Duration: 30 Minutes
Autumn Harvest Couscous Salad
Chef Steven is back and this time he is going to show you how to make one of his favorite holiday side dishes. This great Fall dish is filled with pops of flavor and Israeli Couscous.
Executive Chef Steven Hazell graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute in SF and was awarded best Central Coast restaurant by Gourmet Magazine and awarded Best Chef in San Luis Obispo California. For over 25 years he has been passionate about global flavors and the marriage of unexpected ingredients. His plates are flavorful and creative, drawing upon seasonal, healthy and regional ingredients
Day 2 - Wed. Oct 27, 2021
- 11:00am PST
Bob Bell Vice President of Reimbursement Accounts and COBRA Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, Inc.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Employee guide to using Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits
This is a quick class where we can discuss Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits. Bob will share how to use your flexible spending and what you can use it on. He will also open it up for discussion so join us for information and account overview.
Bob Bell has been employed at Allegiance for 29 years and is currently the VP of Reimbursement Accounts and COBRA. He resides in Tualatin, OR with his beautiful wife and two sons.
- 1:00pm PST
Kevin Collins FC Relationship Manager | Client Relationships TIAA
Duration: 30 Minutes
Get a Head Start – A step-by-step overview of the Pacific University DC Retirement Plan
Join us for an informational session that is a step-by-step overview of your Pacific University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. This webinar will help you learn:
- About your retirement plan
- Advantages of participating in your plan
- Creating your own retirement strategy
- Updating your account. Kevin is part of the client relationship team responsible for managing the overall client relationship with our institutions by leading key initiatives that support and improve the customer experience.
- 3:00pm PST
Jason E. Watkins Key Client Manager, VSP
Your VSP Coverage & Services in a Nutshell
Understand overview of plan coverage for exam and materials; and the resources available to you, such as, online information through a member portal; exclusive member savings; tips on additional savings.
My name is Jason Watkins and I have been with VSP for 13 years. My role is to assist brokers and clients of 300-1000 enrolled on their existing plans with VSP. I manage renewals, ongoing plan design, and day to day workings of the VSP plans.
- 5:00pm PST
Paul Spangler
Financial Wealth Advisor Society of Financial Awareness Duration: 60 Minutes
Strategies for Sustainable Income in Retirement
A lot of financial education is about saving up and investing money for retirement, but what happens after you retire? Having a retirement strategy in place is critical to your long term success and making your money last during retirement. Tune in to learn more about what you need to be thinking about when planning your retirement.
Paul Spangler is a member of SOFA (The Society of Financial Awareness) a national nonprofit speakers bureau with a Mission of ending Financial Illiteracy across America, one community at a time.
Day 3 - Thur. Oct 28, 2021
- 11:00am PST
Nicole Manley Benefits Advisor Advantage Home Plus Duration: 30 Minutes
Home Buying and Financing 101 during a Pandemic
Are you Interested in purchasing a home or refinancing? Are you not sure if it is a good time right now? In this class, these questions will be answered and more.
- Is it a good time to buy? Where are rates headed?
- How can the EAP support me with the process and save me money
- I’m thinking of Selling. What can I expect in a Seller’s market Nicole Manley has been supporting employees nationwide with relocation and housing needs as a Benefits Advisor since 2007. She recognizes that each person has an opportunity to succeed regardless of where they start. Working alongside Cascade Centers EAP, Nicole guides you through one of the most important financial decision of your life, Homeownership.
- 1:00pm PST
Edith Burgos
Nonstop Wellness
Duration: 30 Minutes
Nonstop Wellness Program Review
Nonstop Wellness will discuss key aspects of its healthcare program, including a review of how to use Nonstop Wellness to get all of your healthcare needs met, reminders about the Nonstop Exchange member portal and mobile app, and an overview of the manual claims process. If you’re new to Nonstop Wellness or simply want a refresher, we recommend attending! An open Q&A session will follow.
Edith Burgos works at Nonstop Wellness as the “Education and Training Coordinator”. She has a strong background in customer service and member education. She has been with NSW for 1yr and previously worked as a substantiation representative. Her job before NSW was as a “patient account representative”(Accounts Receivable) at Encompass Health. She is able to clearly communicate the ins-and-outs of healthcare and health insurance with our members.
- 3:00pm PST
Adam Meuret
Regence – Senior Account Executive
Duration: 30 Minutes
Regence Benefits Plan
Do you have questions about your benefits? Then you don’t want to miss this workshop where Adam will walk you through all of the benefits and programs offered by Regence. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers on the spot.
Adam has been in the insurance industry for 16 years and with Regence for 6 years. He is a Senior Account Executive and works Pacific University to offer and support the employee benefit package.
- 5:00pm PST
Cindy Bickford
Whole Health Strategies www.wholehealthstrategies.org Duration: 30 Minutes
Your Relaxation Toolbox -Meditation to Reduce Stress
In this session I will help you understand how to shut down stress and promote relaxation quickly through meditation. I will also conduct a short version of a guided meditation session so you can feel the experience.
I’ve worked in the health and wellness field for over 20 years and have discovered that this is where healing and personal growth begins. By working with several modalities, you can learn the tools you need for lasting recovery.
Day 4 - Fri. Oct 29, 2021
- 11:00am PST
Matthew J. Woodburn Account Manager, Kaiser
Kaiser Permanente Benefit Review
Come and learn about the benefits Pacific University provides through Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente’s integrated care approach has proven to lead to better health outcomes. Our streamlined approach removes barriers and allows you to get the care you need all under one roof.
Matthew Woodburn has been an Account Manager at Kaiser Permanente for 8 years. He has worked in the health insurance industry for 16 years. Matthew’s own personal experience informed his decision to enter this industry so that he could help others navigate the sometimes complex world of health care. Matthew is passionate about his work and enjoys finding solutions for his clients that lead them to better health outcomes.
- 1:00pm PST
Ashley Trinh
Account Manager, Willamette Dental
Willamette Dental Group | Benefits Overview
An introduction to Willamette Dental Group and an overview of the 2022 plan year benefits.
Ashley is an Account Manager on the Oregon Sales Team at Willamette Dental who manages half of the book of business for the state of Oregon.
Willamette Dental Group is a fully integrated dental care organization, with highly skilled providers supported by our own insurance products that are comprehensive, affordable and simplified for our members.
- 3:00pm PST
Jackie Moore
Cascade – EAP Employee Orientation
The presentation will explain the EAP benefits available to the employee and their eligible dependents. It will explore the types of issues that would lead someone to utilize their benefit, ways to contact the Employee Assistance Program, and how the EAP can help.
Jackie earned her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY and is a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) in the state of Oregon. Jackie has been with Cascade Centers since 2019 and has worked in the mental health field for over 5 years.
Pre-Recorded Presentations
Nutrition for Optimal Health
This webinar will discuss the emerging field of chrono-nutrition -- how the time, frequency, and regularity of eating affects your health -- as well as give you some basic nutritional tips for weight maintenance and energy regulation. We will also discuss the associations between our eating habits, sleep, pain, and mental health and briefly review some popular diets such as keto and intermittent fasting. Duration: 30 Minutes
Higher Self Guided Meditation
Spend 15 minutes bringing awareness to five important questions that every human faces. Then experience a 15 minute meditative visualization that will guide you in encountering your higher self and uncovering powerful messages that will help you assist you in your journey. Duration: 30 Minutes
Strength & Stretch Pilates
This class will show you the fundamental benefits of Pilates and make you feel energized. Using some basic Pilates techniques, you will be stretching while gaining strength as you use your mind with your body. Duration: 30 Minutes
Hatha Yoga Stretch & Flow
Feel alive and at peace in this all level yoga class designed to increase vitality, while drawing you closer to your center. A combination of strength building, stretching, meditation, and breath-work, you will have the opportunity to learn and move in a way that is of benefit for your whole being. Leave with simple tools of how to bring balance to a cluttered mind, to kick-start your metabolism, and to reset your nervous system. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Duration: 45 Minutes
Tai Chi Flow
Activate your Qi and align with your breath with this simple yet energetic class inspired by Qigong forms. Body Tapping, gentle yet deep stretches and flowing forms move your energy in the direction of your breath's natural flow for an all over body energizing experience. Great for all levels of experience. Duration: 30 Minutes
The Science of Better Sleep
Neuroscience professor Matthew Walker teaches you the science of sleep and how to optimize it to better your overall health. Duration: 15 Minutes
Presenters
Paul Spangler
Financial Advisor
Paul Spangler is a member of SOFA (The Society of Financial Awareness) a national nonprofit speakers bureau with a mission of ending financial illiteracy across America, one community at a time.
Make sure to watch Paul’s presentation on March 16th at 5:00pm.
Dr Daivati Bharadvaj
Naturopathic Physician
Daivati Bharadvaj, ND earned her doctorate degree from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine in 2004, after finishing her bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences/biology from Cornell University. She is the author of Natural Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an excellent resource for health care providers and CFS patients alike.
Learn how to boost your immunity on March 18 at 11:00am.
Stephanie Vickers
Naturopathic Physician
Stephanie believes that food is medicine and begins with the foundations of health including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management before utilizing herbs, supplements, and medications. She uses science-based medicine to optimize her patient’s health goals. She treats her patients on an individual basis, creating personal treatment and nutrition plans based on medical history, current symptoms, and shared health goals.
Watch her presentation on March 19th at 1:00pm
Chef Steven Hazell
Executive Chef and Cooking Instructor
Executive Chef Steven Hazell graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute in SF and was awarded best Central Coast restaurant by Gourmet Magazine and awarded Best Chef in San Luis Obispo California. For over 25 years he has been passionate about global flavors and the marriage of unexpected ingredients. His plates are flavorful and creative, drawing upon seasonal, healthy and regional ingredients
Attend this cooking class March 19th at 3:00pm.
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