Director of HealthEU Initiatives
Anu Räisänen, Ph.D.
Anu Räisänen serves as the inaugural director of HealthEU Initiatives, leading efforts to advance Elon’s strategic goals for a campus culture centered on holistic health and well-being. She oversees initiatives that promote wellness for students, faculty, and staff through the Six Dimensions of Well-Being and supports interdisciplinary research that positions Elon as a national leader in resilience and well-being in higher education. Collaborating across academic departments, student organizations, and administrative divisions, Räisänen champions innovative, sustainable approaches that embed well-being into the fabric of campus life. She also represents Elon on the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network, engages with the American College Health Association, and shares her expertise through presentations at regional and national conferences.