Dr. Tina Kelly-Brown is a nationally respected health, fitness, and clinical research professional dedicated to transforming lives through the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Her work centers on using exercise as medicine and empowering health education to improve outcomes — especially in underserved communities.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Kelly-Brown is a devoted mother and grandmother whose personal commitment to family and community fuels her professional mission.
She earned her Master of Health Science in Clinical Research Administration from George Washington University, where she focused on health disparities affecting minority populations. Her passion for equitable healthcare led her to serve as a Clinical Researcher at Johns Hopkins University, supporting chronic disease management initiatives in underserved communities.
Dr. Kelly-Brown is a certified Health & Fitness Coach, Certified Life Coach, and a credentialed Exercise is Medicine® professional. She is also the Founder and CEO of Divine Fitness and Health Services, Inc., a community-centered health enterprise providing fitness programs, youth summer camps, wellness education, and research-driven health initiatives.
Dr. Kelly-Brown also recently earned a doctoral degree in Health Science and Exercise Leadership through the Penn West University Global Online program, further advancing her expertise at the intersection of science, leadership, and community health.
In addition to her civilian accomplishments, Dr. Kelly-Brown proudly retired from the United States Army Reserves as a Sergeant Major after 37 years of distinguished service. Her military career shaped her leadership philosophy, discipline, and lifelong commitment to service.
Her life and work are grounded in the belief that we should be:
“The change we wish to see in the World” – Mahatma Ghandi
Spirituality. Gratitude. Excellence.
Promote equitable access to fit and healthy lifestyles.
These values guide every program, partnership, and person she serves.
Dr. Kelly-Brown’s work is driven by three foundational commitments:
Contact: divinefitnessinc@gmail.com
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.
Create a sustainable infrastructure of exercise, recreation, and health education programs that transform the lives of underserved community members.