Portfolio — 2026 Wellness Strategy & Leadership

Ariana
Tyler

Wellness Program Manager · Workforce Health & Engagement Leader

Strategic wellness leader with 12+ years designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise wellness programs that drive employee engagement, health outcomes, and organizational performance. Eight years embedded inside financial institutions, building data-driven wellbeing strategies that align with both employee needs and business goals.

Ariana Tyler
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Impact at a Glance Results & Scale

Impact at a glance

12+
Years in workforce wellness, from on-site to enterprise scale
200K+
Global employees supported across U.S., India & the Philippines
37%
Increase in employee engagement through targeted programming
82%
Employee participation in group fitness & wellness programming
Program Analytics Data-Driven Wellbeing

By the numbers

Engagement Growth Across Tenure

Year-over-year lift in program participation across three enterprise engagements

Avg. User Engagement

Based on 75,333 employees across global sites

Program Reach vs. Team Size

Scope of programs delivered and teams managed across roles

Program Portfolio Mix

Core pillars of the enterprise wellness strategy

Signature Achievements Headline Wins

Notable achievements

200K

Make May Matter

Launched and led a global mental health initiative engaging 200,000+ employees across the U.S., India, and the Philippines — built in partnership with HR, Health Promotions, and DEI teams.

QBR

C-Suite Business Reviews

Delivered quarterly business reviews to executive leadership, translating engagement, retention, and attendance data into clear insights that shaped enterprise wellbeing strategy.

Kobe

Mamba Sports Academy

Collaborated with leadership, including Kobe Bryant, to design high-performance wellness programs for professional athletes, executives, and youth athletes.

30%

On-Site → Remote Transition

Led the transition from on-site wellness programming to a fully remote model at a major bank, lifting participation ~30% by meeting a distributed workforce where they were.

55+

People Ops · $50M Rec Center Renovation

Hired, onboarded, and supervised 55+ staff during a $50 million renovation of the University of Oregon recreation center — running programming for 5,300+ participants throughout the expansion.

Smart Paths

1:1 Wellness Coaching

Delivered personalized wellness coaching through "Smart Paths" — supporting fitness, nutrition, behavioral health, and habit change while driving EAP and HR resource awareness.

Career Timeline 12+ Years in Motion

The journey

Nov 2022 — Feb 2026
Senior Corporate Wellness Manager
OPTUM · Client: Wells Fargo · Remote
  • Led enterprise health & wellbeing strategy for a global workforce of 200,000+ employees
  • Drove +37% employee engagement through targeted programming & outreach
  • Launched Make May Matter, a global mental health initiative reaching 200K+ employees
  • Owned monthly KPI reporting & delivered QBRs to C-suite leadership
  • Increased participation to 82% in group fitness & wellness programming
  • Managed & mentored a global team of wellness specialists
Jan 2020 — Oct 2022
Corporate Wellness Manager
Baysport · Client: Union Bank · On-Site & Remote
  • Led the transition from on-site programming to a fully remote model during the pandemic
  • Increased participation by ~30% after rebuilding programs for remote accessibility
  • Designed quarterly wellness challenges for employees and their families
  • Managed vendor relationships — massage therapists, external wellness providers
  • Partnered closely with HR and leadership to drive awareness & participation
Aug 2017 — Jan 2020
Fitness & Wellness Studio Manager
Mamba Sports Academy · On-Site
  • Helped build and scale wellness programming from the ground up
  • Collaborated with leadership including Kobe Bryant on programs for athletes & executives
  • Hired and developed coaching staff; managed daily operations in a fast-paced startup
  • Designed monthly group fitness balancing performance, accessibility & engagement
Mar 2013 — Jun 2017
Wellness Programs Supervisor
University of Oregon · On-Site
  • Hired, onboarded & supervised 55+ staff during a $50M renovation of the UO recreation center
  • Supported large-scale wellness initiatives serving 5,300+ participants
  • Launched "Rec Nights," onboarding thousands of students through inclusive events
  • Partnered across wellness and mental health services to improve coordination
Annual Highlights Programming Archive

Annual highlights

A full archive of enterprise wellness programming across Union Bank and Wells Fargo — events, ERG partnerships, and flagship initiatives by year.

Featured Services Core Programming Pillars

Featured services

Fitness Classes

Increase energy, reduce absenteeism, and improve overall employee health and wellbeing.

Yoga

Stress reduction, mental clarity, heightened morale and team productivity.

Meditation

On-demand access for stress relief and improved emotional wellbeing.

Health Promotion

Awareness and engagement across EAP, HR, and company-wide wellness initiatives.

Capabilities Tools & Expertise

How I work

Professional Skills

Wellness Strategy & Program Design Wellness Program Evaluation Health & Wellbeing Strategy Population Health Behavioral Health Integration Employee Engagement & Retention Vendor Management & Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Collaboration Program Development & Execution Workforce Wellness Programming Organizational Wellbeing Initiatives

Technical Tools

Microsoft Teams SharePoint Excel Qualtrics Culture Amp Salesforce Apricot Case Mgmt Paycom Kronos Workforce Ready Adobe Acrobat Pro Google Workspace Notion
Education & Credentials Foundations

Education & certifications

Education

Foundations in behavioral science & business

  • Johns Hopkins — Carey Business School · MBA
  • University of Oregon — B.S. Psychology

Certifications

Professional & wellness credentials

  • SHRM-CP — Society for Human Resource Management
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Asana Project Management Certification
  • Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) — in progress
Testimonials In Their Own Words

What people say

Craig KonrardyAccount Manager · Optum Workplace Well-Being
"Ariana continually goes above and beyond to make sure she's putting the best product out for whomever it's for. She is never 'comfortable' with just doing something — she wants to excel at whatever it is. Ariana will be a great asset to your team and will make you and your company better."
Richard HarrisonVP People · MUFG Union Bank
"Implementation of this wellness program at work has been transformative for our employees."
★★★★★
Daina McLeanSenior Technology Business Systems Consultant, AVP · Wells Fargo
"I used to skip my lunches and work through them into the evening. Since starting the virtual fitness classes, I've noticed quite a difference. I have an old torn ACL and recent meniscus tear — the classes are helping decrease my leg and shoulder issues. My strength is increased and the incentive to take my lunch breaks is helping improve my attitude toward work."
Miho SakiExecutive Assistant · MUFG Union Bank
"Great programs. Ariana is a strong leader. Her classes are the best I've ever experienced."
★★★★★
Chris GarnicaSenior Lead Analytics Consultant, VP · Transactional Risk & Intelligence · MUFG Union Bank
"I wanted to send a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed your yoga session on Friday. The flow was incredibly smooth and the generous opportunities for chaturanga were a real treat."
Lynn TrinhVP, Third Party Risk Management · MUFG Union Bank
"Ariana you are great! Thank you so much for the virtual classes. My 8 year old did the class with me today and he loves it too."
★★★★★
Susie WordenSr. Technology Business Services Consultant · CSM, CSPO, PMP, ITIL 4 · MUFG Union Bank
"THANK YOU!!! It was a great session. I appreciate today's leader and everyone who plans these sessions for us — your efforts matter and make a difference!"
Louise DooleyAssistant Vice President · MUFG Union Bank
"Online workouts and nutrition guidance provided by Ariana is great."
★★★★★