MIKAELA INGRAM, RN

Mikaela brings frontline healthcare experience from 30+ hospitals, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of poor nutrition on patient outcomes and healthcare worker burnout. Named Remarkable Woman of the Year 2025, she founded the Divine Drops women's health initiative and has dedicated her career to preventive health through nutrition.

"I've watched healthcare workers burnout from exhaustion. I've seen patients struggle with preventable chronic diseases rooted in nutrition. Fresh Fuel exists because I know what happens when we ignore the foundation and I know what's possible when we get it right."

Expertise

• Preventive community health strategies

• Women's health advocacy

• Burnout prevention in high-stress environments

Registered Nurse & Founder

Jonathan Seelig

Jonathan founded Kitchenology, a nonprofit transforming Piedmont community health through nutrition education and food access. He serves on the American Heart Association Advisory Board and has documented success in community health programs, teaching thousands of families how to cook healthy meals and manage chronic conditions through nutrition.

"I've seen the power of nutrition education to transform lives in underserved communities. Fresh Fuel extends that mission into the workplace creating impact for employees while simultaneously supporting the families who need it most. It's a multiplier effect that changes entire communities."

Expertise

• Community nutrition programs

• Evidence-based cooking education

• Chronic disease prevention

• Food access solutions

Founder of Kitchenology & Strategic Partner

Where Workplace Wellness Is Needed Most

The Piedmont Triad is home to 1.7 million residents and more than 815,000 workers across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and surrounding communities. It's a thriving economic hub with 900,000 jobs, major employers like FedEx, Honda Aircraft, Atrium Health, and Cone Health—and a workforce facing a silent health crisis.

SERVING THE PIEDMONT TRIAD REGION

The Regional Reality

Research from the 2022 PLACES dataset reveals significant disparities in diabetes and obesity prevalence across Piedmont Triad neighborhoods, with clear divisions between communities on opposite sides of major city downtowns. Access to healthy food varies dramatically by neighborhood, directly correlating with chronic disease rates.

815,000+ Workers at Risk

More than 815,000 people are available to work in the Piedmont Triad—that's hundreds of thousands of professionals experiencing afternoon energy crashes and workplace stress daily.

$10.9 Billion Annual Cost OF DIABETES IN NC

Diabetes and prediabetes cost North Carolina $10.9 billion each year, with 13.1% of adults diagnosed—that's over 228,000 Triad residents based on regional population.

Cardiovascular Disease Costs 60 Hours Per Employee

An employee with CVD loses nearly 60 hours of productivity per year and costs employers over $1,100 annually—with prevalence highest among workers ages 45-64, the Triad's largest demographic.

Food Access Disparities Drive Health Inequity

Research shows dramatic differences in proximity to healthy food across Triad census tracts, with clear correlations between food access and diabetes/obesity prevalence—making workplace nutrition hubs essential.

Behind every statistic is a workforce struggling with preventable health challenges—and employers losing productivity, talent, and money. Here's why Fresh Fuel's integrated nutrition and wellness solution isn't just nice to have in the Triad—it's essential.

The Numbers Tell the Story

Your Team Deserves Better Than Generic Wellness

66% burnout. $300 billion in lost productivity. 70% afternoon energy crashes.

These aren't just statistics—they're your people.

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