Name: Certified Wellness Coaches: Statewide Updates, Early Impact, and Direct Insights from a CWC and CWC Employer
Start: 2026-09-11T09:15:00-0700
End: 2026-09-11T10:15:00-0700

Certified Wellness Coaches: Statewide Updates, Early Impact, and Direct Insights from a CWC and CWC Employer

Friday September 11, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am PDT

33 A

Learn about the latest updates and impacts of California’s new Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) profession from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), a workforce helping schools expand prevention and early intervention support for children and youth. In this informational session, HCAI will share recent developments, early outcomes, and hear insights from a local employer who has integrated CWCs into their system to strengthen school-based care teams and promote the overall health and well-being of children and youth.

Learning Objectives:

* Understand the purpose and scope of the Certified Wellness Coach profession in California.
* Learn about early implementation outcomes and emerging impact on school-based behavioral health support.
* Hear directly from a local employer about practical approaches for integrating CWCs into existing care teams.
* Identify opportunities for leveraging CWCs to enhance prevention and early intervention services for children and youth.

Speakers

Samantha Sadler

Health Program Specialist, California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

Samantha Sadler is a Health Program Specialist with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD) in the Behavioral Health and Policy Branch. She brings experience in behavioral health, community organizing, and public policy... Read More →