Jim Grizzell has over 27 years experience in developing, implementing and evaluating of cost-effective worksite and university wellness programs. His most recent experience was as a contractor to assist in the development of programs and train civilian health educators for the US Air Force. Previous work includes directing Chevron Oil Company’s first employee wellness program, a Johnson & Johnson site employee wellness program and managing a health club for Brunswick Corporation. For over 12 years he directed the health promotion program and currently teaches online academic courses for Cal Poly Pomona. Currently Jim consults on developing evidence-based cost-effective health, prevention and wellness programs to improve employee and student health, reduce health care costs, and reduce absenteeism, and increase productivity and academic performance. Additionally, he teaches online and classroom academic courses on health policy and management, consumer health, stress management and social marketing for Cal Poly and George Washington University.

Jim has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, master’s degree in exercise science, and MBA and is working on a doctorate in public health. His certifications include Certified Health Education Specialist and Health / Fitness Specialist. He is a Fellow in the American College Health Association.

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