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We are here to support and promote your mental wellbeing. Visit our support page for local resources and visit our calendar for upcoming mental wellness and wellbeing programs, classes & educational semiars.
It was 2020 when a generous donation came in with a directive: make mental health a priority in the New Albany community.
Sarah Hale Underhill and a handful of community members heard the call. Sarah founded Wellbeing Connection because she believed in the power of connecting people to resources that help them thrive, not just survive. And because, for Sarah, it was a chance to look deeply at her own lifelong journey with mental illness and addiction.
It’s our own personal struggles that keep each of us 100% dedicated to supporting you, even on your toughest days.
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Sarah Underhill (she/her)
Founder
Motivated by her late father’s philanthropic work, Sarah embraced the chance to build the organization she’d always needed. Her passion for creating a community-wide safe space for sharing has grown with each brave, personal story she hears from others. Sarah works to create a network of organizations, care providers and partners to support us all.
Amy Barnes, Ed.D. (she/her)
Board President
Amy’s mission to help lessen the depression and anxiety she saw in her OSU students drew her to WBC’s mission to support those with mental illness. Her leadership comes after years as a long-time volunteer with New Albany schools where her husband teaches, and her son and daughter are students. As Board President, Amy brings her specialties in organizational leadership, strategic planning, diversity and inclusion and much more to our community.
Christy Arenshield (she/her)
Treasurer
As a 20 year resident of New Albany and a past board member of The McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany Women’s Network, Eagle Backers and New Albany For Kids, Christy’s passion is for fostering community connections. She and her husband George have enjoyed raising three New Albany Plain Local Schools K-12 “lifers” here. We put her type A personality to use as treasurer.
Jack Caudill (he/him)
Secretary
A personal passion to help others with their mental health makes Jack the perfect fit as a WBC intern. Ask his friends, and they’ll tell you he’s a good listener and great problem-solver. As a senior seminar intern, Jack used these talents—and more—to amplify the voices of teens who struggle with their mental health as he does. Once Jack turned 18, we asked him to join our board so we have a teen's perspective on our board.
Kimberly Lee Minor (she/her)
Board Member
As a leader in the retail industry, Kimberly has had a career spanning over 30 years building brands, achieving operational excellence, and strategizing for business competitiveness. As CEO of Bumbershoot Group, she provides fractional C-suite leadership, leadership development, and process creation. Kimberly's commitment to advancing women of color in the retail industry led her to co-found the Women of Color Retail Alliance (WOCRA) in 2019. She initially served on the board of WOCRA and now holds the position of CEO. Further extending her influence, Kimberly joined The Ohio State University's Fisher School of Business as an adjunct professor in 2023. She teaches graduate students, senior undergraduates, and executives. She serves on the boards of Dress for Success and the New Albany Community Foundation and serves in volunteer leader roles with the Columbus Fashion Alliance, CAPA, and the New Albany Citizen Advisory Committee. Kimberly and her husband, Marc are active members of the New Albany community and have two college-aged sons and a dog named Blu.
Kristin Mehling (she/her)
Board Member
Kristin's interest in teen mental health advocacy led her to become involved with The Well Being Connection. With her extensive background in corporate retail, Kristin brings expertise in business strategy and leadership. Outside of her professional and advocacy efforts, she enjoys practicing yoga, reading, and spending time with family especially at the beach and Put-in-Bay.
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Jenn Gode, BSN, RN (she/her)
Executive Director
Jenn moved to New Albany in 2020 after residing in Washington DC for 20 years. She earned her Bachelors degree in Nursing from Hartwick College in upstate New York. Over the past 25 years, she has held various positions as a registered nurse, clinical research program manager and care manager in Boston, MA and Washington DC. Jenn initiated several community wellness programs for new parents and caregivers in DC and worked with the NIH to develop and implement several pediatric mental health and wellness studies at Children's National Hospital (Washington, DC). Since moving to New Albany, she has studied holistic nursing wellness and received her Nursing Board Certification as a Nurse-Health and Wellness Coach. These studies impressed upon her the importance of mental wellbeing in promoting ones overall health and wellness. Jenn enjoys teaching yoga, reading and walking her two dogs, Maisy and Sarah. She loves spending time with her husband and two teenagers.
Volunteers Welcome
We are always looking for new volunteers & friends
Connect with us at any time to learn about our upcoming programs, classes and volunteer opportunities.
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