Joshua Bensink, MA

2025 RECIPIENT

Affiliate New Professionals Award

Ohio College Health Association

Josh serves as the coaching coordinator in the Student Wellness Center at The Ohio State University. In his role, Josh oversees the Wellness Coaching and Scarlet and Gray Financial coaching programs and supports the team of student wellness coaches who work with clients in individual, group, and outreach coaching sessions. Josh believes that strengthening wellness in all dimensions builds better teams and helps us live better lives. Josh received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from James Madison University and his Master of Arts in educational studies (higher education and student affairs) from The Ohio State University. Josh has worked in a variety of leadership education and health and well-being contexts and is passionate about finding the intersections of student wellbeing, social justice, and educational involvement. Josh has plans of pursuing a terminal degree to continue his love of formal classroom teaching. Since 2020, Josh has taught university level courses in leadership skills, college success skills, and general education. He is looking forward to teaching future courses centered around health and wellness, higher education, and college teaching.