Wellbeing Warriors are passionate, determined, and driven to achieve their personal wellbeing goals. They can also help to inspire their peers to set their own personal wellbeing goals an to participate in the Serco Wellness program.
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Nominations for 2023 Wellbeing Warriors are now closed! Winners will be announced soon. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations!
WELLBEING WARRIOR
Wellbeing Warrior 2024 Wrap-Up: Get Ready for 2025!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for our Wellbeing Warrior program this year! We were truly inspired by the many stories of dedication, resilience, and personal growth shared by our amazing employees. Your commitment to wellbeing, both personally and within your communities, is a testament to the power of small actions leading to big changes.
We’re excited to announce that Wellbeing Warrior will be back in 2025 with an empowering new theme: Impact Starts Here – Small Steps Lead to Big Changes.
Wellbeing Warrior 2025: Impact Starts Here - Small Steps Lead to Big Changes
Get ready for another year of inspiring stories, challenges, and achievements. Serco Wellbeing continues to celebrate your wellbeing success and accomplishments with the Wellbeing Warriors program. From small goals to proud moments, we want to recognize your wellbeing wins!
The 2025 Wellbeing Warrior Nomination Form is now available! Submit a nomination to highlight how you or a colleague are thriving in any wellbeing pillar, such as health accomplishments, mindful practices, financial achievements, fitness milestones, volunteering - or more!
WELLBEING WARRIOR WINNERS
Check out current and past Wellbeing Warrior Winners
JANUARY 2025 WELLBEING WARRIOR
KAYLEIGH HARPER
Serco Wellbeing is proud to announce Kayleigh Harper as the January Wellbeing Warrior, nominated by Liz Kellam. Kayleigh has shown outstanding leadership and dedication to promoting health and wellness within her team, and her efforts have made a lasting impact.
Last year, Kayleigh played a key role in helping her team set meaningful goals by leading a presentation on goal-setting during their weekly meeting and creating a dedicated Wellbeing channel on Teams. She continues to share valuable health resources and opportunities to meet wellness goals in 2025, inspiring her colleagues to stay engaged and active.
Kayleigh also launched a 30-day wellness challenge to kick off January, with plans to introduce a new challenge each month. She even organized a local fitness event and encouraged others to participate in a 5K, helping her team stay motivated and connected to the wellbeing community.
Liz Kellam shared, "Kayleigh is an inspiration to me in my current journey to be healthier. I am thankful for her regular posts and emails to remind us of what is available in Serco to challenge ourselves and the challenge she presents us all with. She also does all of this in a positive and encouraging way."
Through her active participation in Serco Wellbeing programs and her ongoing support on the Teams channel, Kayleigh remains a constant source of encouragement and inspiration. Her positive attitude and commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle have made a real difference to those around her.
Congratulations, Kayleigh, and thank you for being such a positive force in our wellbeing community!
FEBRUARY 2025 WELLBEING WARRIOR
BRANDON RAMIREZ
Brandon Ramirez exemplifies the spirit of commitment and resilience in his journey toward better health and wellness. After experiencing a significant health scare in May 2024, he committed himself to prioritizing his well-being and embracing a more active lifestyle. This commitment led him to join the Omada Health program in late 2024, where he began tracking his weight and blood pressure as part of his larger wellness transformation.
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Brandon has set ambitious goals for 2025, focusing on both physical and mental well-being. Committed to healthier eating habits, he has already lost 5-7 pounds on his way to a 25-pound weight loss goal. Acknowledging the challenges of emotional eating, he remains determined to stay on track. His confidence grows with each milestone, reinforcing his belief in consistency and dedication. To further support his journey, he regularly takes part in races, primarily 5Ks and 10Ks, alongside his wife. Running together strengthens their commitment to health and keeps them accountable. Additionally, Brandon actively participates in Serco Wellbeing program activities to stay motivated.
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As he continues his wellness journey, Brandon remains committed to the Omada Health program through Cigna and looks forward to participating in any and all Serco Wellbeing initiatives. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, goal-setting, and community support in achieving a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Congratulations to Brandon Ramirez, our February Wellbeing Warrior!
MARCH 2025 WELLBEING WARRIOR
YOLANDA SCOTT
We are thrilled to celebrate Yolanda Scott and her incredible journey toward total wellbeing! Through dedication and perseverance, Yolanda has made significant strides in improving her health, mindset, and financial wellness.
Yolanda has committed herself to attending regular medical checkups, making healthier food choices by cooking at home, and carefully managing her carbohydrate and sodium intake. As a result, she has successfully lost weight and continues to work toward her ideal goal with determination and focus. A key factor in her success has been her involvement in Serco Omada, where she tracks her food intake, exercise, blood pressure, and glucose levels. With the support of Omada’s health coaching, she has adopted small, manageable goals that have helped her develop lasting healthy habits and stay motivated throughout her journey.
As a busy mom, Yolanda faces the daily challenge of balancing family responsibilities while prioritizing her own wellness. She has overcome these obstacles through meal prepping, regular exercise, increased water intake, and mindful eating. Her hard work has led to major achievements, including lowering her A1C levels—a significant milestone in her health journey. Beyond her physical health, Yolanda is also taking charge of her financial future. With guidance from Voya, she is learning how to save and invest wisely, ensuring a stable and secure financial foundation.
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Yolanda’s word for the year is “Complete.” She shared, “My one word to leave with everyone is complete. If we complete what we have in mind then we will achieve the goals we set out for ourselves and so this year I'm focusing on Complete health, mental and financial state of being.”
Please join us in congratulating Yolanda on her outstanding progress! Her story serves as a motivation for us all to take charge of our health, finances, and overall wellness. Keep up the amazing work, Yolanda!
APRIL 2025 WELLBEING WARRIOR
ELIZABETH GARRETT
Elizabeth faced a major setback in 2023 when she tore her ACL and MCL, requiring surgery followed by nine months of rigorous physical therapy. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but even after completing therapy, she realized her journey was not over. While she had regained mobility, her knee still lacked strength, and the weight she had gained during her period of inactivity placed additional strain on her joints. She knew she had to make a change not just for her knee, but for her overall well-being.​
Determined to find a sustainable path forward, Elizabeth sought medical advice and underwent health checks. However, she soon realized that medicine alone would not provide the solution she needed. In November 2024, she turned to a nutritionist for guidance. Through this consultation, she discovered that her metabolism had slowed significantly due to her diet and inadequate food intake. Her body needed a reset, and she committed to making meaningful changes.
Elizabeth focused on increasing her lean protein intake, drinking more water, and becoming more active. With dedication and perseverance, she successfully lost 25 pounds, an achievement that not only eased the strain on her knee but also left her feeling revitalized. She was amazed at the transformation, proving to herself that change was possible at any stage in life, even when she initially doubted it. She credits the Wellbeing program for playing a crucial role in her journey. Seeing others set and achieve their own health goals inspired her to take a different approach and commit to her personal wellness.
Elizabeth’s story serves as a powerful reminder that self-reflection is key to change. She encourages others to ask themselves: “Are you truly happy with your current lifestyle? Is this the path you want to continue on?” For her, the answer was clear—she wanted more, and she took the necessary steps to achieve it. Change is always possible with the right mindset and support system.
Congratulations to Elizabeth on her incredible progress, strength, and determination. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with commitment and courage. Keep shining—you’re showing us all how far perseverance can take us!
JANUARY 2024
Wellbeing Warrior: Paul Cooke
Paul was nominated by Deanna Lushmann for his remarkable wellbeing journey. Paul suffered from a serious medical condition in February 2022, and underwent surgery that unfortunately resulted in paralysis from the waist down - and doctors told him he would never be able to walk again. Despite all of this, Paul was determined to walk again. Through physiotherapy, training and the memory of his wife, Paul was able to not only walk again, but he completed a 5K at the Goose Bay Trapline Marathon in October 2023 - and walked the entire race! He was joined by some of his fellow fire fighters - the same fire fighters who built a ramp for Paul when he first came back home from treatment in his wheelchair.
Deanna shared in her nomination, “I feel he is really deserving of this award. If there is anybody who is a Wellbeing Warrior, it's Paul!!” Paul's story is truly inspiring, and we are honored to recognize Paul as the January Wellbeing Warrior!
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Submit a Nomination Today!
Whether you are just starting out on your wellbeing journey or accomplished a goal, share how you or a fellow colleague are being healthy!