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Lorianna Steele
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Lorianna Steele

Sumter,South Carolina

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Desired Job Title

Public Health & Wellness Educator Nutrition & Health Promotion SpecialistWellness Workshop FacilitatorWorkplace Resilience ConsultantCorporate Wellness Educator

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Sumter, South CarolinaColumbia, SC
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid time off4-day work weekHealthcare benefits

Summary

Public Health & Wellness Professional | Wellness Educator | Program Development Specialist

Dynamic public health and wellness professional with over 20 years of experience in health promotion, behavior change, and community engagement. Proven expertise in stress management, nervous system regulation, and integrative health education, complemented by a strong background in corporate wellness and interdisciplinary program leadership. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and the ability to distill complex health concepts into accessible, engaging educational content for diverse populations. As a founder, educator, and speaker, adept at developing impactful workshops and wellness programs focused on resilience, burnout prevention, emotional well-being, and sustainable behavior change.

Overview

6
6
Certificate
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Wellness Program Facilitator

Lifted Soul by Elysium Wellness Collective
Sumter, SC
11.2025 - Current
  • Co-founded and helped grow a wellness collective providing educational workshops, retreats, wellness products, and community programming.
  • Designed and facilitated recurring workshops, group experiences, and wellness events focused on stress management, resilience, and whole-person wellbeing.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships, community relationships, and networking initiatives to increase visibility, engagement, and service offerings.
  • Directed marketing, business development, client engagement, and operational systems to support sustainable organizational growth.

Hospice Volunteer Program Coordinator

Prisma Health Hospice of the Midlands
Sumter And Columbia, SC
07.2021 - Current
  • Directed volunteer program operations across a seven-county hospice service area, overseeing recruitment, training, retention, compliance, and community engagement.
  • Developed and delivered monthly educational programs and trainings to support volunteer effectiveness, engagement, and professional development.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient and family support services while advancing patient-centered care initiatives.
  • Increased volunteer utilization beyond CMS benchmarks and supported Joint Commission survey readiness through effective program leadership and quality improvement efforts.

Founder & Integrative Wellness Educator

LS Wellness Solutions LLC
Sumter, SC
11.2017 - Current
  • Delivered individualized wellness coaching services, developing long-term client relationships while assessing needs, creating personalized action plans, and supporting sustainable behavior change, stress management, and overall wellbeing.
  • Designed and facilitated wellness programs, workshops, and continuing education sessions focused on stress management, nervous system regulation, and whole-person wellbeing.
  • Developed educational content and wellness resources for community, corporate, and individual audiences, promoting sustainable behavior change.
  • Built strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives to expand programming, increase community engagement, and support organizational growth.
  • Led marketing, outreach, and business development efforts while maintaining ethical, client-centered wellness practices.

Corporate Wellness Director

Circon Environmental (Formerly STC)
Sumter, SC
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed and managed comprehensive workplace wellness programs designed to improve employee wellbeing, engagement, and organizational culture.
  • Conducted needs assessments, analyzed program outcomes, and utilized data to evaluate effectiveness and guide continuous program improvement.
  • Facilitated wellness workshops, Lunch-and-Learns, health challenges, and educational initiatives focused on stress management, nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change.
  • Coordinated wellness committees, vendor partnerships, wellness fairs, and cross-functional collaborations to increase participation and integrate wellness into the workplace culture.

Co-Owner, Secretary Treasurer & HR Support

PMI Construction Group
Wilmington, NC
03.2009 - 11.2017
  • Directed payroll, bookkeeping, financial coordination, and administrative operations for a construction and contracting business using QuickBooks and established financial management practices.
  • Oversaw compliance documentation, OSHA-related training, contract administration, employee support, and business operations.
  • Partnered with executive leadership, legal, and accounting professionals to support strategic planning, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and organizational growth.

Education

Master of Science - Functional & Integrative Nutrition

Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington
12-2026

Master of Public Health - Nutrition

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion

Coastal Carolina University
Conway

Skills

  • Wellness & Nutrition Education
  • Health & Wellness Coaching
  • Adult Learning & Educational Facilitation
  • Public Health Program Planning & Evaluation
  • Needs Assessment & Behavior Change
  • Workshop Development & Facilitation
  • Stress Management & Resilience Training
  • Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement Program Development & Operations Management
  • Team Leadership & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Telehealth & Digital Communication

Accomplishments

  • Author of You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea... (2020)
  • Graduate, Leadership Sumter Program – Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce (2026)
  • Sustained at least 9% hospice volunteer utilization by CMS metrics

Affiliations

  • Wellness Alliance
  • Society of Public Health Education
  • International Association of Wellness Professionals
  • NCHEC
  • Well Coaches
  • Stand Up Survivor

Certification

  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)
  • Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP)
  • Certified Holistic Life & Wellness Coach
  • Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist
  • Certified Somatic Breathwork Practitioner
  • Certified Sound Healer
  • AADP Drugless Practitioner
  • Mindfulness Facilitator

Timeline

Co-Founder & Wellness Program Facilitator

Lifted Soul by Elysium Wellness Collective
11.2025 - Current

Hospice Volunteer Program Coordinator

Prisma Health Hospice of the Midlands
07.2021 - Current

Corporate Wellness Director

Circon Environmental (Formerly STC)
03.2018 - 03.2020

Founder & Integrative Wellness Educator

LS Wellness Solutions LLC
11.2017 - Current

Co-Owner, Secretary Treasurer & HR Support

PMI Construction Group
03.2009 - 11.2017

Master of Science - Functional & Integrative Nutrition

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Master of Public Health - Nutrition

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion

Coastal Carolina University

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate, Leadership Sumter Program – Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce (2026)

Event Operations Committee – SHE (See Her Empowered), Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce (2026)

Chair, Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Business Resource Group – Prisma Health

Awards

Best of Sumter 2026 - Life Coach

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate, Leadership Sumter Program – Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce (2026)

Event Operations Committee – SHE (See Her Empowered), Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce (2026)

Chair, Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Business Resource Group – Prisma Health

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