A Moment of Reflection from Outgoing BeWellPBC Executive Director Lauren Zuchman

1. We are all stewards of health. Each of us brings our own resources, talents, skills, and passion to the work we do. Systems need to make way for the community so collective efforts and aspirations can be realized.
2. Relationships are everything. It’s not just about who you know. It’s about building connections with those you haven’t met yet and forming meaningful, deeper connections with people around you. This community has taught me that giving and gaining — sharing in one another’s hopes, struggles, and triumphs — is where true strength lies.
3. Follow the energy. There’s incredible power in thinking differently and taking bold actions. The dividends of this kind of energy are endless, and it’s been humbling to witness what happens when we do.

These aren’t simple principles. They require bravery, boldness, and trust in one another that cannot be understated. They ask for adaptability, transparency, and a commitment to sustainability. But, in the end, this is the equation for community success: leaders will come and go, but the impact we create together will be everlasting.

I will continue to champion this movement, still leading in Palm Beach County, taking my love for this community and the lessons forward to influence change in more spaces across the county. 

I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. I know this important work will continue to flourish in our hands. We’ve built something extraordinary together, and I can’t wait to see how this community evolves.

Please continue to follow and engage with BeWellPBC in its mission to lead the change we all want to see in our families, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and cities. I know I will.

(Be) Well Wishes,

Lauren