STAFF
Lisa Harman, MPH, SHRM-SCP
President & CEO
Lisa Harman is the President & CEO of Live Well Kosciusko. Lisa has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, a master’s degree in Public Health, and a certification from Harvard in Improving Your Business Through a Culture of Health.
Lisa spent 20 years working as a Human Resources Manager and Director, including several years as the Corporate Benefits Manager of a Fortune 500 orthopedics company. She enjoys combining business acumen and her knowledge of public health to improve the lives of the residents of Kosciusko County.
Jack Heeter
Chief Operating Officer
Jack Heeter is the Chief Operating Officer of Live Well Kosciusko. Jack received his Bachelor of Science from Manchester University. He has also attended various executive education programs, including HR programs at Michigan State University and executive education, as well as a Global Leadership program at the University of Notre Dame.
Jack is a retired global Orthopedic executive with more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources, Global Business Services, and other Corporate Functions. Jack has been very active and supportive of our community and has contributed to many community organizations over the years as a board member or in other capacities. In addition, Jack was a founding Board member for Live Well Kosciusko. Jack is passionate about our community and seeing our citizens prosper.
Sandy Vera
Vice President of Operations
Sandy Vera is the Vice President of Operations of Live Well Kosciusko. Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in business management, a master's degree in Business Administration, and holds a SHRM-CP certification.
Sandy and her husband, Guillermo, have been married for 24 years, have two wonderful children, and 3 dogs.
In her free time, she likes to spend time with family, cooking, and supporting various non-profit organizations and projects. Sandy loves meeting new people and learning new things.
Jessica Camarena
Vice President of Programs
Jessica Camarena is a recent graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne, obtaining her Bachelor’s in Biology, Associate's in Chemistry, and a Minor in Spanish.
Jessica is currently Live Well’s Vice President of Programs. She is passionate about the health field and has worked in dermatology and chiropractic for over 3 years.
She enjoys working out and cooking as well as hiking with her friends and family in areas around the Midwest.
Vanessa Nigg
Well-Being Coordinator
Vanessa Nigg is the Well-being Coordinator of Live Well Kosciusko. She graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor's in Health Science.
Vanessa worked with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene before joining us at Live Well.
She is currently working on organizing the well-being coalitions and pushing for progress towards a healthier, happier Kosciusko.
Alison Weeks
Chronic Disease and Obesity Coordinator
Alison Weeks is the Chronic Disease and Obesity Coordinator of Live Well Kosciusko. She graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor's in Health Science.
She is currently working on her Master's Degree in Nutrition Science as she collaborates with Live Well to create and implement educational programming in Kosciusko County.
Emily Demopoulos
Youth Coordinator
Emily attended Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Global Communications.
Emily then returned as a teacher in the Warsaw Community School System.
Now she works with Live Well still trying to give the youth of Kosciusko the best and brightest future.
Peyton Oldham
Coordinator
Peyton is the coordinator for the Breathe Well Coalition. She earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Grace College and has been in the health and wellness field for four years.
She has her personal training and health coach certification and is passionate about promoting overall health to the community. She has experience working with children and families and is excited about an opportunity to work for a local public health organization.