Boutique Firm Joins Forces with CDC Foundation in Support of School Well-being

OPUA announces collaboration in promoting the wellness campaign, for public-school K-12 teachers and staff. This effort offers specialized resources to bolster their emotional well-being. With a profound understanding of the vital role teachers play in shaping the future, Shavonne Reed passionately champions well-being.

ATLANTA - March 26, 2024 - PRLog -- Optimistic People Unified for Awareness (OPUA) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the CDC Foundation in promoting the award-winning How Right Now (HRN) campaign. This collaboration now includes a dedicated initiative for public-school K-12 Teachers and School Staff, aiming to address their heightened levels of stress, burnout, and grief.

The HRN campaign is tailored to understand and support the emotional health challenges faced by educators, providing resources to enhance awareness, coping skills, adaptability, and resilience. Reed champions the wellbeing of teachers who are vital pillars in nurturing the potential of every student they encounter. "Teachers as dream keepers, many helped me to hold onto my dreams through the darkest periods of my life. As a health marketing communicator and behavioral change expert, I am committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and platforms to enact positive change," shares Reed. "My own journey, marked by adverse childhood experiences, fuels my determination to break generational cycles and uplift marginalized communities."

Reed sees an opportunity for OPUA to catalyze transformative change. She is currently performing roadshows, speaking on podcasts, hosting webinars and planning to host a Summit in the metro Atlanta-area to promote holistic well-being in schools. As a condition of Reed's Certification as Chief Well-being Officer, she had to conduct in-depth studies of the latest research that highlights the U.S. Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental Health and will leverage this to facilitate and champion change.

Reed recently presented breakout sessions at the Newark BOE 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference and plans to partner with local Atlanta metro school systems for The EmpowerED Project Summit, in partnership with "Stand Tall Steve with an aims to empower teachers and staff, addressing the impact of loneliness and isolation. Together, they aspire to create a world where health disparities are eradicated, and every individual can thrive.

To explore the wealth of resources and social media graphics available through the HRN Teacher's initiative, please visit How Right Now Campaign. We encourage you to share these resources with your networks to amplify their impact.

About OPUA
OPUA Agency is a boutique health marketing communications firm on a mission to educate, mobilize, and empower Gen Z to develop healthy lifestyles through awareness. The agency is trusted with building brands, campaigns, and capacity to generate reach, awareness, engagement, and to promote healthy futures. OPUA is committed to making future generations healthier through the Future Health NOW Movement.