A wellness champion provides advocacy, leadership and support for improving the health of Kaiser Permanente employees and SCPMG physicians.
Wellness champions are comprised of a cross-section of employees and physicians from across the SCAL region to represent a wide range of perspectives.
Odilcia Balondola
Los Angeles
Project Manager
Consulting Services
Q: How would your closest friend describe you in one word?
A: Loyal
Q: What’s something surprising about you that your colleagues may not know?
A: I am a bit of a history buff
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it?
A: Time travel – It would be amazing to see historical moments play out in real time. Perhaps I could help change the not-so-great things.
Q: What is your go-to activity when you need to recharge?
A: A great day at the spa followed by a nap.
Q: If your wellness journey had a theme song, what would it be?
A: Shine – Cleo Sol. The lyrics are so affirming
Q: What is your favorite part about being a wellness champion?
A: Learning about what wellness means to different people from different walks of life. It also feels great to remind our teams to take care of themselves since they give so much to others.
Q: What is your favorite way to stay active during the workday?
A: I make it a point to walk to grab lunch/coffee to ensure I get my steps and sun during the day.
Q: If you could host a dream wellness event for your service area, what would it be?
A: A healthy food festival – with cooking demos and lots of free samples.
Q: What drives your passion for wellness?
A: Once I started addressing my wellness needs my life changed for the better. It’s important for everyone to find those wellness needs for themselves.