FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) Announces New Executive Director

After exhaustive two month search, Columbus, OH based physician-led walking program fills position with dynamic leader

COLUMBUS, OHIO, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2014 - WWAD is proud to announce the hiring of Mrs. Rachael Habash as their new Executive Director. Mrs. Habash fills the position created by award-winning Kathryn Stephens in 2009 and admirably filled by interim ED, Kristin Sabgir. Rachael officially begins Monday, March 3rd, 2014.

Mrs. Habash obtained her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Michigan before becoming a commissioned officer in the United States Army. She went on to obtain her Masters in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University. One WWAD Board Member spoke on condition of anonymity. "Those of us who know David well felt it was an asset to secure a candidate with a strong military and psychologic background."

About Walk with a Doc

Walk with a Doc is a 501(c)(3) based in Westerville, Ohio. WWAD's mission is to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle in order to improve the health and well-being of the country. WWAD currently has 121 programs in 29 states and 4 countries. To start a WWAD in your community email contact@walkwithadoc.org or call 614.714.0407.

Media Contact

Name: Carrington Bentley MS, PhD
Title: Vice President, Marketing Walk with a Doc (Manhattan office)
Phone: 614.714.0407
Email address:contact@walkwithadoc.org