Estela Barraza, MS, is a nationally recognized expert in employee well-being strategy, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the founder of LH&A. Known for helping companies go beyond one-off wellness perks, Estela builds the systems and strategy that connect well-being to performance, retention, and measurable ROI.

Through her signature framework, The Well-being Strategy Lab™ Estela partners with organizations to asses, design, test, and scale initiatives using behavioral science, real-time engagement data, and custom intelligence dashboards. Her approach gives HR and leadership teams the clarity and confidence to make well-being work harder for their people and their business.

Estela holds a Master’s in Exercise & Wellness with a concentration in neuroscience and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology. She is a published researcher in health science and actively gives back as a university research board member and mentor to high school students. A dedicated marathon finisher and long-time plant-based vegan, Estela finds joy and clarity during her daily walks with her Giant Schnauzer, Cinco.

Her mission: To help leaders build the infrastructure behind well-being and use data to lead meaningful, energizing, healthy change in the workplace — powered by The Energy of Well-being™