Cassie Smolic is a Clinical Engagement Coordinator on the Clinical Training and Education team and has been with the UPMC Health Plan for 5 years. In her current role, Cassie is involved in the Clinical Affairs Onboarding training for new staff, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) training for lifestyle health coaches, and serves as a co-chair on the Professional Practice Council (PPC) where she enjoys fostering an environment for staff grow professionally. Prior to joining the education team, Cassie served as a lifestyle heath coach, where she was a DPP coach herself, and played an integral part in helping members prevent type 2 diabetes through healthy diet, exercise, and weight loss. Cassie’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in education from Slippery Rock University and a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Cassie is thrilled to be able to combine her passions of health/wellness and education in her current role, as it’s rewarding to have the opportunity to help others learn new skills. When not working, Cassie enjoys teaching her indoor cycle classes, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family.