Jillian Pritchard Cooke
Founder/CEOWellness Within Your WallsJillian Pritchard Cooke, Founder and CEO, Wellness Within Your Walls, Inc.
With more than 40 years of experience in the home building and design industries, Jillian is the Founder/CEO of Wellness Within Your Walls. Through WWYW she has gathered and analyzed health and wellness data about building materials, products and systems for 20 years. Jillian guided the evolution of WWYW's ground-breaking education and certification programs designed to reduce toxins in living environments and identify sustainable, durable and technologically-advanced materials, products and systems. WWYW's residential certification and self-assessments outline healthier construction techniques and materials, as well as design/build practices. The protocols also include occupant behavioral strategies to ensure sustained wellness. WWYW was the recipient of the NAHB's Global Innovation Award for Education in 2017.
Jillian is a much sought-after speaker and board and committee member within the design/build industries, including NAHB, ASID, NKBA and SFC. In particular, Jillian has been a leader at NAHB, spearheading initiatives with the Global Opportunities Board, the Sustainable and Green subcommittee and as Chair of the Healthier Homes and Communities subcommittee. Jillian has participated on an NAHB Consensus Committee Task Group, which is advising on proposed changes to NGBS. Jillian was the recipient of NAHB's Best of American Living Awards - Hall of Fame and the Invisible Disabilities Association's Healthy Living Award, both in 2018.
Jillian and WWYW's award-winning education, certification and assessment programs have been featured in a variety of publications, such as Forbes, The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, House Beautiful, Veranda, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, Professional Builder Magazine and Builder Media Magazines.
Cracking the Code on Wellness Design in Kitchens & Baths: Increase Your Bottom Line
Cracking the code of wellness design in kitchens and baths relies upon a foundational understanding of the impact our homes have on them. Educating c…Cracking the code of wellness design in kitchens and baths relies upon a foundational understanding of the impact our homes have on them. Educating clients on the impact our living environments have on our health is elemental to building a wellness-…Cracking the code of wellness design in kitchens and baths relies upon a foundational understanding of the impact our homes have on them. Educating clients on the impact our living environments have on our health is elemental to building a wellness-oriented design practice that adds to the bottom line. This presentation will explain the concept of body burdens, highlighting the connection these burdens have with environmental exposures in the …Cracking the code of wellness design in kitchens and baths relies upon a foundational understanding of the impact our homes have on them. Educating clients on the impact our living environments have on our health is elemental to building a wellness-oriented design practice that adds to the bottom line. This presentation will explain the concept of body burdens, highlighting the connection these burdens have with environmental exposures in the home. Jillian will cover impacts on neurotransmitters within our bodies, leading to a number of health issues. Through an interactive wellness methodology, the audience will learn how to delineate best practices in kitchen and bath design that lead to optimal well-being.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
