Author Archives: keriganm

I intended to get my final blog post up on August 4 – my final day at The Center for Balanced Living. However, with many goodbyes to say and good luck conversations with those who I have worked alongside for the … Continue reading →

Most of my days are fairly routine. I come in to my office at 8:30am and stay there until I leave at 4:30pm. Every so often, I will meet with my supervisor or make a stop in the front office to … Continue reading →

On Wednesday of this week, the nine fellows met for our final learning session. Although we were sad because these learning sessions are both fun and incredibly educational, it was exciting to hear how far everyone has come, what we have … Continue reading →

This week, I was given the task to build a database of dietitians to market the nutrition app to (do you realize how many dietitians in the United States there are?!). This app will be starting internally at the end … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I was invited to sit in on a nutrition app development meeting. The app group from the Center has met with the technology firm previously but this was the first official action meeting to kick-off the six month creation process. … Continue reading →

Every single day, I pass this quote. There are inspirational quotes painted on many of the walls at the Center but where my office is located, this is the only one I see every morning and evening when I come … Continue reading →

I’m breaking down week four’s blog post into three categories: culture, redecorating and education. You probably already guessed that by the title. Anyways, let’s get to it! 1. Culture: In reference to company culture, not exactly the larger society. I … Continue reading →

Last week, there were two standout encounters that reminded me of the life-saving work of The Center for Balanced Living. It filled me with a whole new appreciation for The Center and gave me even more motivation to work hard throughout my … Continue reading →

Week two has been filled with A LOT of research and A LOT of brainstorming! It’s always tricky to find balance (no pun intended – I’m at the Center for Balanced Living) between working through the creative process quickly but … Continue reading →

Hello for the first time! My name is Kerigan McNamara and I am so fortunate to be the fellow at The Center for Balanced Living! This is the only free-standing nonprofit organization in Ohio that provides specialized eating disorder services (education, … Continue reading →