UK Women’s Forum to host Lunch and Learn on stress awareness, well-being
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 24, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Women’s Forum will host a Lunch and Learn with Lee Anne Walmsley, Ph.D., in honor of Stress Awareness Month and Move More Month noon-1 p.m. April 24, in Woodward Hall inside the Gatton College of Business and Economics.
Walmsley is an associate professor in the UK College of Nursing, where she also serves as the assistant dean of wellness and well-being. As chair of the College of Nursing Wellness Council, Walmsley is dedicated to fostering a culture of health and resilience within the UK community.
With a distinguished career in nursing, Walmsley has provided direct patient care in a variety of medical-surgical settings, including a neonatal intensive care unit in Birmingham, England. Her passion for education and well-being extends beyond the clinical setting, as she is deeply engaged in supporting adult learners and advancing educational research.
Walmsley is a certified instructor in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, KORU Mindfulness for college-age students, QPR Suicide Prevention and the E3A leadership course with equine partners. As a Fellow of the Center for Interprofessional Health Education, she collaborates with research colleagues to explore psychological well-being, anxiety, suicide prevention and depression.
In celebration of Move More Month and Stress Awareness Month, Walmsley will share her expertise on mindfulness, resilience and holistic well-being at the Women’s Forum Lunch and Learn. Her insights aim to empower all UK faculty and staff with practical strategies to manage stress and enhance overall wellness.
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For more information about the UK Women’s Forum, please visit www.uky.edu/womensforum/ or contact the UK Women’s Forum at UKWF@uky.edu.
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