Department of Radiology Wellness Committee

Mission Statement

The Radiology Department Wellness Committee is dedicated to fostering a culture of wellbeing, connection, and professional fulfillment for faculty and trainees. Through advocacy, programming, and collaboration with departmental leadership, we aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes mentorship, community, and continuous professional growth.


Potigailo, Valeria (250 x 300)

Valeria Potigailo, MD

Chair, Wellness Committee

Department Wellbeing Leader

Department of Radiology

 

 

Meyers, Mariana (250 x 300)

Mariana Meyers, MD

Chair, Mentorship Committee

Vice of Chair of Mentorship

Department of Radiology

 

Impacts & Accomplishments

Leadership Advocacy

 

Creation of two Vice Chair positions:

Vice Chair of Mentorship: Dr. Mariana Meyers
Vice Chair of Education: Dr. Erin Cook

These roles formalize institutional support for faculty and trainees.

Mentorship & Faculty Development

 

Advocated for free BetterTogether Coaching training opportunities for faculty to enhance peer support and professional development.

Community Building

 

Resident-led monthly “Last Friday” social events that foster connection, mentorship, and community.

Committee Meetings

The Wellness Committee meets in conjunction with the Mentorship Committee every other month on Mondays from 12:00–1:00 PM. 

 

Contact Information

Please reach out with any questions, comments, or interest in joining the Wellness Committee: 

Valeria Potigailo, MD 
[email protected]

 

Committee Members

Committee membership informed by mentorship committee participation and departmental engagement 

Sarah Coleman (Administrative Leader)

Shelley Rio (APP Representative/Leader)

Sarah Milla, MD

Laura Fenton, MD

Mary Buchanan, MD

Camila Urzua Fresno, MD

Ashish Chawla, MD

Danielle Katz, DNP

Rebecca Milman, PhD

Carol Rumack, MD

Robert Ryu, MD

Dulcy Wolverton, MD

Grace Eliason, MS

Vaz Zavaletta, MD

Zachary Trenbeath, MD


 


Our initiatives are guided by recurring hospital wellbeing survey data, ensuring that our efforts directly address the needs of faculty and trainees.

 

Psychological Safety, Professional Fulfillment & Upstander Culture

We foster a culture where all members feel safe, respected, and supported to speak up, thrive professionally, and contribute to a positive workplace.

Peer Support 

We promote a culture of psychological safety and accountability through Peer Support initiatives and Trusted Advisor programs 

Reading Room Environment & Ergonomics 

We work to enhance the physical work environment by promoting ergonomic best practices and identifying opportunities to improve comfort, efficiency, and wellbeing in our reading rooms.

Mentorship 

We support and partner with the Department's Mentorship Committee to strengthen mentorship opportunities across all career stages

Driven by the most recent 2026 wellbeing survey:

 

- Foster psychological safety, professional fulfillment, and an upstander culture through educational programs and interactive workshops in collaboration with the CUSOM Office of Equity.


- Promote and advocate for Peer Support Training, offered free of charge to CU School of Medicine employees, to expand our network of trained peer supporters and trusted advisors who can provide confidential support to colleagues following challenging clinical or workplace experiences. 


- Partner with the Education Team to support trainee wellbeing initiatives, including dedicated upstander workshops for trainees and facilitated listening sessions to better understand and address their experiences. 


- Improve the reading room environment and ergonomics to promote comfort, efficiency, and wellbeing. 


- Support the Department's Mentorship Committee in advancing mentorship opportunities across all career stages.

 

- Use departmental and institutional wellbeing survey data to guide priorities and evaluate the impact of our initiatives.


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