Six Weeks to Reset, Recharge, and Move!
By Office of Communications & Marketing | Aug 14, 2026
Sometimes a reset starts simply by making time to move. So, we did our part!
The Employee Assistance Program recently completed its six-week Summer Reset Challenge, bringing Downstate employees together for weekly Cardio and Zumba sessions. Led by EAP Manager Magda Alliancin, Ed.D., CEAP, the program gave colleagues a chance to step away from their routines, move together, and make wellness part of the workweek.
Instructors Nathalie Deare, Cynthia Walker, and Emily Ruiz kept participants moving while encouraging everyone to work at their own pace and enjoy the experience.
Thank you to everyone who participated, whether you joined for one class or came back week after week. Six weeks may have marked the challenge, but the idea behind it can continue: find time to move, connect with colleagues, and make your well-being part of the day.
