M. J. White is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyle behaviors in the workplace. He founded WELL Street in 2007 to assist organizations with worksite health promotion. His MEDSS (Move More, Eat and Drink Healthy, Don’t Use Tobacco, Sleep Well and Stress Less) prescription for a healthy lifestyle provides a simple and effective way to change individual behaviors. His Lean Wellness approach to worksite culture change, based on Lean Manufacturing principles that encourage ongoing learning and continuous improvement, is an effective and affordable way to change organizational behaviors.
M. J. has advanced degrees in both education and business. His education background includes teaching, consulting, and school administration. His business experience includes sales and marketing, sales management, and business development. He lives in Chicago and works for Activate Healthcare, a leading provider of employer-sponsored primary care clinics, where he serves as Vice President of Sales for Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.