REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN MINORITIES USING EXERCISE
TINA L. BROWN, M.H.S, CPT, CHC, CLC
Doctoral Candidate
Clinical Research Professional
Health and Fitness Professional
Health Science & Exercise Leadership
PennWest University Global Online
Electronic Evidence-Based Portfolio
ABOUT ME
Email: BRO6303@pennwest.edu
My name is Tina Brown, and I am an experienced health and fitness professional who is committed to transforming lives, mind, body, and spirit. I currently reside in Baltimore, Md. with my husband, daughters, and granddaughters. I have a Master of Health Science degree in Clinical Research Administration, with a focus on health disparities in minorities from George Washington University. I previously worked for Johns Hopkins University as a Clinical Researcher in the area of diabetes research and chronic disease management in underserved communities. I am a certified personal trainer, certified health coach, a recently certified life coach, and a certified Exercise is Medicine (EIM) professional. I own and operate a health enterprise, Divine Fitness and Health Services, Inc. which is focuses on community health promotion and includes a summer fitness camp for kids, as well as various research projects. I am currently enrolled in the PennWest Global Online program, pursuing a doctoral degree in Health Science and Exercise Leadership. I serve in the Army Reserves in the rank of Sergeant Major with 37 years of service.
"Be the change you wish to see in the World" - Mahatma Gandhi
Core Values
My Core Values are Spirituality, Gratitude, and Excellence
Inspire healthy lifestyles through exercise and empowering education.
Promote equitable access to fit and healthy lifestyles.
Transform the healthcare system to include fitness professionals as a vital part of wellness.
Guiding Principles
Mission Statement
My mission is to transform the lives of individuals, mind, body, and spirit using exercise as medicine and empowering education to reduce health disparities in minority communities across the lifespan.
Vision
Create a sustainable infrastructure of exercise, recreation, and health education programs that transform the lives of underserved community members.
CLIFTON STRENGTHSFINDER
The Clifton StrengthsFinder survey represents the five most dominant themes of talent, in the rank order revealed by my responses to the StrengthsFinder survey.
MAXIMIZER
As a maximizer, excellence is my measure. I enjoy transforming something strong into something superb.
INPUT
People with this strength are very inquisitive, and collect things such as information—words, facts, books, and quotations because they find so many things interesting.
LEARNER
Learners love to learn and are always drawn to the process of learning. They are energized by the steady flow of knowledge and the deliberate journey from ignorance to competence.
INTELLECTION
Those with the strength of intellection like to think. They like mental activity and enjoy exercising the “muscles” of the brain, stretching them in multiple directions. They have a need for mental activity
BELIEF
Those who possess a strong Belief theme, have certain core values that are enduring and are family-oriented, altruistic, and spiritual
RESEARCH FOCI
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Health Disparities in minorities
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Exercise as medicine
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Chronic Disease Management
CURRICULUM VITAE
2003 - Present
DIVINE FITNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Chief Executive Officer/President
Currently serve as the CEO/President of Divine Fitness and Health Services, Inc., a local health promotions company focused on creating and implementing programs to help address health disparities and inequities in minority communities. I also serve as the Executive Director of a non-profit organization.
2012 - 2015
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Clinical Research Professional
Served as a Project Manager for a $2.1 million PCORI funded COPD Research Study. I also served as a Project Coordinator for a Diabetes Self-Management Study. Both projects focused on addressing health disparities in the minority community, and both had an exercise component.
1987 - 2024
Sergeant Major/Senior Enlisted Advisor
US ARMY/ARMY RESERVES
Operates at higher echelons of the U.S. Army Reserves as a strategic and transformational leader positively impacting the enterprise. Serves as a principal advisor including General Officers (GOs), Colonels, and Civil Service personnel. Currently assigned as the Training Management SGM for the Total Army School System (TASS) for Army schools across 37 states ensuring training is conducted in accordance with Army Training and Doctrine standards
CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
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Certified Health Coach
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Certified Life Coach
EDUCATION
2021 - 2024
PennWest California University of Pennsylvania
Doctoral Degree
Currently enrolled as a doctoral candidate at PennWest California pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Science and Exercise Leadership, expected graduation in 2023.
2003 - 2007
George Washington University
Master's Degree
Earned an M.H.S. in Health Science and Clinical Research Administration, with a focus on Health Disparities in Minorities
1994
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree
Earned a B.S. in Biology/Health Science with a minor in Community Health.
