Amy Higgins
About Amy Higgins
Amy Higgins is the Director of Well-being at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has extensive experience in health promotion and wellness strategy, having worked in various roles in the insurance industry.
Current Role at MassMutual
Amy Higgins is currently employed at MassMutual as the Director of Well-being. In this role, she is based in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Her responsibilities include overseeing and implementing well-being programs aimed at improving the overall health and wellness of employees.
Previous Experience at WellSpark
In 2020, Amy worked as Manager, Health Promotion Programs at WellSpark for a brief period of two months. During this time, she was involved in developing and managing health promotion initiatives tailored to the needs of the organization's employees.
Managerial Roles at ConnectiCare
Amy has extensive experience working at ConnectiCare, where she held multiple roles. From 2015 to 2020, she served as a Manager for Health Promotion Programs and a Clinical Account Manager in Farmington, Connecticut. Her responsibilities involved leading health and wellness initiatives and managing clinical accounts, ensuring the effective delivery of health promotion strategies. Additionally, from 2016 to 2020, she continued as the Manager for Health Promotion Programs.
Wellness Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Amy worked as a Wellness Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for advising and implementing wellness programs aimed at improving employee health across the organization.
Educational Background
Amy earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 1992 to 1995. She also attended Boston University from 1988 to 1990, where she focused on Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities. Her academic background has been pivotal in shaping her career in health promotion and wellness.
Public Speaking and Industry Presentation Experience
Amy has significant experience in public speaking, having served as a Nationwide Presenter for ACSM/AFAA from 1997 to 2005. This role involved delivering presentations and speaking on topics related to exercise science and health promotion on a national stage.
Career in Health and Wellness Administration
Amy's career in health and wellness administration spans several roles and organizations. She worked as a Regional Wellness Coordinator for Scantic Valley Regional Health Trust in Longmeadow, MA from 2008 to 2013, focusing on regional wellness programs. Additionally, she held the position of Team Leader for Employee Wellness at Aetna from 2000 to 2003 and worked as a Health Promotion and Fitness Director at Travelers from 1997 to 1999. Her extensive experience in these roles underscores her expertise in wellness program management and employee health initiatives.