| Eileen McNeely, Ph.D., M.S., RN, is the Founder and Executive Director of SHINE (Sustainability and Health Initiative for Netpositive Enterprise) within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. At SHINE, Eileen leads research that aims to shine a light on the dynamic connections that exist between individuals, organizations, workplaces and communities and their impact on our well-being because well-being in one setting influences well-being in all settings. Since work is foundational to human flourishing and sustainability, her research centers around the meaning and impact of work in our lives. Eileen has extensive experience in the areas of environmental epidemiology, occupational and community health, health promotion and wellness programs, health care policy and management. Her experience includes working in healthcare, academia, industry, and government. She has authored numerous publications and public reports. | |
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Nidhi Ghildayal, Ph.D., M.P.H. is a Senior Research Associate at the Sustainability and Health Initiative for Netpositive Enterprise (SHINE)) within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. She completed her PhD in Health Services, Research, Policy, and Administration from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and her MPH in Epidemiology from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. Prior to her appointment at SHINE, she held a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the Department of Population Medicine in Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Institute. Her research interests include examining flourishing and mental well-being impacts on populations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; health communication; and representation of health and medical issues on digital platforms and in media. |
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| Courtney Leimanis is the Engagement and Communications Manager for the Sustainability and Health Initiative for NetPositive Enterprise (SHINE) within the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. A passionate connector of people and ideas, she creates opportunities for partnership and engagement with corporate supporters and research partners and develops strategies to amplify SHINE’s thought leadership on sustainability and well-being. Courtney began her career supporting the nascent environmental movement in the former Soviet Union via a U.S. Agency for International Development small grants program to Russian educators and grassroots organizations. Her background includes strategic communications, marketing and business development, with experience across corporate, tech start-up, NGO and academic environments. Courtney has an AB in Russian Language and History from Bryn Mawr College and completed Harvard Business School’s corporate responsibility program on creating business and social value. |