Nia Howard is Program and Engagement Leader for Be Well Initiatives. Nia has served in multiple positions at Burrell Behavioral Health and believes reducing stigma around mental health allows for dignity, respect and humans who can live encouraged. Nia Co- curates and Co- leads experiences that break brain health down into manageable pieces and brings these into practice in community both by supporting Brightli Team members and the wider community of Springfield , Brightli and surrounding areas.

Who are you as a human?

I am a mother to one amazing adult son , a challenge loving human who loves my 5am workout. I value my family, friends and friends that are called family. I love time outdoors and especially love walking the woods , hiking, light weight Backpacking, running , exploring and vote mountains and desert top on my list! . I value time with people and thrive in caring connections.

What do you love about Be Well?

Be Well allows creativity and outreach on a daily basis. It allows for deeper and meaningful connections with fellow Colleagues and those in other agencies as well as with those in the community. It allows time to research, build, and bring caring reminders and new practices. Be Well allows permission to give the care we need and offerings to fit our day to day time both at work and all the other wonderful places we journey.