It was such a high caliber of speakers presenting I had a difficult time choosing which session to go to.

Debi Lemke, MS, RD   Manager, Southern Colorado HealthWorks Program Kaiser Permanente

On the whole, I think the conference is excellent and I always look forward to going.  I am also very grateful for the tremendous opportunity that is afforded my students who come as interns.  Every year, the students who serve as interns come back to tell the others and the excitement about going builds for the following year.  It's a highlight of their college experience.

Leslie Spencer, PhD  Professor, Rowan University

The conference organization was superb, the contents were thoughtfully conceived, the number of attendees was perfect, and the venue was spectacular.

Michaela Conley, MD CSMS      CEO/Founder, HPCareer.Net, / Health Promotion LIVE

Very well organized.  Nicely done.  One of the most organized conferences I've ever been to.

Amy Farr, MT    Health Promotion Manager & Adjunct Faculty, American University

This is the best health promotion conference out there.  Michael O'Donnell does an excellent job of bringing together thought leaders, industry experts, and people dedicated to advancing health promotion throughout the world.  Kudos -- well done!    

Ron Goetzel, PhD   Research Professor/Vice President, Emory University/Thomson Reuters

The conference was well organized.  Dr. O’Donnell’s leadership is making this conference better each year.

Pouran Faghri, MD, MS, FACSM     Professor, University of Connecticut

High quality of speakers, and the audience too - that enabled us to share the best of our experiences.  

Nelly Iteba , MD, MIH   Chief Medical Officer     African Development Bank

The inspiring speakers, connecting with other passionate and like-minded wellness advocates. I left feeling encouraged and empowered!

Kari Erdman, CPP, CPWC, CHHC    Associate Director MPRC, MN Institute of Public Health

Outstanding information from the world's top experts.  Networking opportunity to interact with peers from all over the world.  Beautiful facility with lots of charm and walking paths.  Meeting James Prochaska!  Wow! Listening to the fantastic break-out speakers.  Learning innovative ways to get employees moving.  Having thoughts regarding best practices confirmed. Thanks so much for all your hard work on a very successful conference. I am loaded with information to present to our management to improve our current practices in worksite health promotion. 

Jan Smith, MS, CBP, CCP   Compensation Specialist, Questar Corporation 

Intensive training was extremely valuable, not just in content, but also because being immersed for two days in such a complex topic really helped me absorb the information and begin to see application. 

Kelly Harnish   MCHES Health Education Specialist, CSC Hanford Occupational Health Services

It was my first time attending and I was extremely impressed.  I can’t wait till next year.

Ryan Picarella, MS, SPHR  Manager of Corporate, Wellness BlueCross BlueShield of TN

The networking and the privileged connections established with the people was for me the real highlight of the conference.

Leopoldo Yanes    Executive Manager of Market Development Summum.Net, C.A.

Great Work Michael!    You are the best at putting the faculty together - conference flow was just right.  #1 speakers that push us forward;  #2 networking;  #3 making new friends, seeing old friends.

William Baun, EPD, CWP, FAWHP   Manager, Wellness Programs, MD Anderson Cancer Center

This was the first time I have been to this conference and I loved it!  I came away very inspired.

Jeannette Hogg, MA, RD   Senior Research Dietitian, Weill Cornell Medical College

What a fabulous opportunity to breathe more life and inspiration into our industry.  I think the concept of focusing on both the practice and the research is what will pave the way to new innovations and further enhancement of the health of the masses. As a young and emerging leader in the industry it is a great chance to surround ourselves with the innovators of health promotion and provides encouragement and motivation to succeed.

Jessica  Foote, CHES      Workplace Wellness Manager, Carewise Health

It was a wealth of information on employee engagement or lack thereof. I especially appreciated Neal Sofian's presentation as it took a different view than traditional carrot or stick engagement approaches. I work with employers and I can use this information to help them.

Peter Castle, JD      Programs Director, Colorado Business Group on Health

My colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed the Health Promotion conference. We greatly appreciated the combination of excellent speakers, thoughtful planning, and skillful implementation. We established relationships with a number of outstanding professionals. Accommodations and location were excellent.

Chris Hirschler, PhD, MCHES    Assistant Professor, Monmouth University

No other conference brings this amazing group of experts together. OUTSTANDING!    

Cynthia Crosthwaite, RN, BS   Health Services Manager, Western & Southern Financial Group

The intimacy and small session size provided better interaction.

Amber Lewis, CHES    Program Director Information Systems Health Solutions, Northrop Grumman Corp

Thank you for the compassion, drive, and motivation to improve.

Ann Truscott, RN     Occupational Health, Wellness and Telemedicine Coordinator, Barton Health

Thanks for a fantastic conference!

Brittany Dunlop, MSc     Corporate Wellness Specialist, York Region

It was organized, fast moving, and in a great location, of course!

Jeff Tiech, MSPE, CSCS    Wellness Coordinator, Marathon Petroleum Company

Quality presenters and presentations.  Combination of large keynotes and smaller breakout sessions. Accessibility of major contributors/networking opportunities.  The Broadmoor was amazing!   Planned physical activities and scheduled "down time" to connect with colleagues.  This was a very thoughtfully organized and rewarding conference to attend.

Jim Konopack, PhD     Assistant Professor, Monmouth University

The keynote speakers were inspiring. The variety and career relevance of the conference speakers were right on target.  I felt empowered to take advantage of true work/life balance with the facility and the conference schedule.

Abby Stahl     Onsite Health Specialist, OptumHealth

It was an amazing conference and one that I consider a priority to attend annually.  Congratulations to all involved.  Well done!

Lynn Black, MEd, CHES, RHEd  Manager of Wellness, Wake Forest Baptist Health

Powerful and motivating keynote speakers, networking, beautiful location & the energy to come back with vigor to continue the quest of health promotion

Pam Faccone, MS, ACSM HFI   Manager, Prudential

This was my first AJHP conference.  What a treat it was! The accommodations were splendid, the people attending were great, the topics presented so very valuable and insightful and the speakers were first class! I walked away fueled in mind, body and spirit. This will be a conference that I will not miss in years to come! My sincere thanks and congratulations to all who were part of making this a event success!

Christina Thomas   Director, Health and Wellness Service Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi

There are always at least a couple of concurrent sessions that present new, exciting information and inspire me to make improvements in my programs.  Those are my favorite moments of the conference--when I can hardly wait to get back to my hotel room and make notes about what I've learned.

Sandra  Broyles, RN   Community Educator, Athens Regional Medical Center

Great opportunity to connect with others in the field.

Laura Putnam, MA            CEO, Motion Infusion

This is the premier conference for our field. The speakers are the top in their field. The entire event is expertly managed.  Great conference, super location.

 Michael Thorn, RN, MBA    Wellness Program Manager, Brookhaven Laboratory

Excellent quality of the plenary speakers  Wonderful location  High quality of workshops  Incorporation of mindfulness in to health promotion.

Laurie Weisman, MBA, MA, CHES     Health Advisor, PinnacleCare

Now I feel that I have a much more solid foundation of knowledge to move forward with more intent and a clearer focus.  The other thing I really liked were the Making Connections sessions. I came to the conference alone, for the first time. These gatherings gave me an opportunity to meet people in a more intimate setting and, well, connect. Brilliant!

Pam Maxson,  PA    Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator  Nicholas Noyes Memorial Hospital

I found the Intensive Training with Larry Chapman extremely beneficial in laying the groundwork for what to expect and what shall be expected of me as well as how to begin to shape the "sell" of the worksite wellness concept.     

Kimberly DesChamp        Creating Healthy Worksites Project Coordinator, St. Lawrence Health Initiative

This conference will be the conference of my choice as I found it most benefits my profession. I have been to other conferences which were advertised to assist me professionally, but fell short.  I have a very limited staff development budget and will choose this conference from now on. Thanks for providing such excellent opportunities for professional development.

Terri Eastman, CHES, Med  Wellness Consultant, New Hampshire Public Risk Management Exchange

Extremely well planned and sessions were very beneficial and informative. I also thought the brainstorm sessions were very insightful, especially being at the end of the day.

Linda Ragone   Director of Sales, Move It. Lose It. Live Healthy.

The conference was excellent overall.  I enjoyed the outstanding line up of health promotion "hall of fame" speakers (Edington, Chapman, Prochaska, Sofian, Goetzel, Hunnicutt, etc), extended lunch break for exercise and beautiful conference site.  Our profession usually doesn't experience this level of accommodations.

Neil Hertsch, MS, Certified Health Promotion Director   Wellness Program Manager, Monterey County Schools Insurance Group

I met so many wonderfully insightful practitioners and came away with a sense that I have finally found an industry, a collective consciousness and the right timing to add true purpose to my career.    Thank you for an inspiring conference!   This was the single most effective, efficiently run, and informative as well as healthy and fun conference I've ever been to, bar none. 

Kimberly DesChamp   Creating Healthy Worksites Project Coordinator, St. Lawrence Health Initiative

The venue was wonderful!!  A gorgeous Hotel and grounds, which makes a big difference!  It really was a very well done conference!

Terry Karjalainen, PhD, RN    Consultant, Health Solutions, Inc.

A great resource and opportunity to network.

Ron Hager, PhD      Professor, Brigham Young University

The conference was made up of excellent professionals who shared their ideas and hard work in such a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. Kudos to all who were involved with the "behind the scenes" efforts to deliver a most excellent conference.

Brenda Dyal, DNP    Assistant Professor, Valdosta State University College of Nursing

The balance of topics was great. And everyone, attendees, presenters, and staff were so friendly. I have never been met at the registration desk of a conference by the organizer himself, welcoming folks on that first day. What a great first impression!

Pam Maxson, PA    Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator, Nicholas Noyes Memorial Hospital

This was the best conference experience I've ever had.  I attended Dr. Dee Edington's two day training on Zero Trends.  It was extremely valuable, not just in content, but also because being immersed for two days in such a complex topic really helped me absorb the information and begin to see application.  I feel his approach is cutting edge and is a terrific strategy to put health promotion into the mainstream of American businesses.

Kelly Harnish, MCHES    Health Education Specialist, CSC Hanford Occupational Health Services

This was my first time and I plan on coming back. I really enjoyed it!

Jina Schaefer     WorkLife Solutions Coordinator, Cargill

I love networking and learning from the professionals in the field.  It's a great learning opportunity. I've attended this conference for several years and it's always rewarding to spend time with so many passionate people who share a common mission.  I always leave the conference feeling more connected to my colleagues, field and calling.

Michele Hunnicutt, MSHP, CHES, CWPM      Director, Wellness Services, The Methodist Hospital System

I came away reinvigorated to do my job.  I have a new focus and lots of ideas to implement.

Heather Rose   Wellness Program Specialist, Yampa Valley Medical Center

Chance to interact with participants; be part of the contribution to a much-needed movement; learn from the best and brightest in the field; enjoy the community offered through the networking opportunities-- truly wonderful environment to learn through connecting. Most importantly, meeting NEW people who are eager and interested in learning and sharing!!!

Joel Bennett, PhD          President, OWLS

I was inspired when I left. I felt like I could change the world.

Heidi Fritchen  Risk and Benefits Administrator, Missoula County

Amazing speakers with similar goals in mind.  I also appreciated the networking possibilities. The hotel and location was beautiful and refreshing.

Sarah Kempton, BS         Wellness Program Coordinator, Blue Cross of Idaho

I met some amazing people from all over the world and loved that.

Rev. Kathleen  Casserly  Addictions Counselor, Farmingdale State College

This was my first time to this conference and I was very impressed with everything.  I came back with lots of great ideas that we can implement and met new vendors that we hope to work with.  Looking forward to attending next year!

Kris Misak  Business/HR Director, South Central Kansas Education Service Center