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.
Alicia Lin
Orange County
Mgr, Administrative Services
Administration
Q: How would your closest friend describe you in one word?
A: Bubbly.
Q: What’s something surprising about you that your colleagues may not know?
A: I’ve been hunting before. I was a Trade Show Manager at my previous company. I worked in the shooting and hunting industry.
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it?
A: Teleportation. I would instantly travel anywhere in the world. I would go see my distant relatives more often in Singapore and have lunch in a beautiful island before coming back to work.
Q: What is your go-to activity when you need to recharge?
A: Going to the Korean spa to sweat. Being in the heat and quiet space really helps me reset.
Q: If your wellness journey had a theme song, what would it be?
A: Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift — because I literally shake it off every day on my vibration machine. It’s my daily dose of movement when I’ve been at my desk all day.
Q: What is your favorite part about being a wellness champion?
A: My favorite part about being a wellness champion is being able to help others on their wellness journey while traveling on my own. I also enjoy getting valuable resources to do so.
Q: What is your favorite way to stay active during the workday?
A: I like hopping on my vibration machine with some light weights. It’s a quick and easy way to get moving when I need a break — and it helps me feel refreshed without leaving my workspace.
Q: What’s your favorite memory or success story about wellness at KP?
A: We have a very successful event each year in KPOC called the Thrive Festival. It’s a wellness event incorporating our staff and their families for a fun day of wellness.
Q: If you could host a dream wellness event for your service area, what would it be?
A: An elevated version of the Thrive Festival – celebrity chefs serving delicious, healthy food on-site, famous musicians playing live music to set the vibe, interactive wellness booths, luxurious giveaways, and of course, massages to help everyone unwind.
Q: What drives your passion for wellness?
A: My own wellness journey is what drives me. I’m always working on staying healthy — both mentally and physically.