Monifa Maat

• Conceived and facilitated Move Better Feel Better, a physical activity and mental health program for older adults 65+ to improve their quality of life following COVID Pandemic and reduce feelings of isolationism and lack of mobility
• Developed partnerships and strong relationships with major community, health and educational institutions for the benefit of collaborative community health outreach initiatives.
• Assisted Founder, Martin Addo in the completion of toilets, showers and sustainable water system for the village of Asafo, Ghana West Africa 2019 - currently still in operation .
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• Conducted 6 cohorts of Prevent T2 Diabetes Prevention Program beginning in 2018 (certified by CDC and NDPP (National Diabetes Prevention Program)
• Assisted in creation and development of specialized fitness programs to targeted populaions and clients
• Designed fitness packages, hired trainers, managed SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program)
• Helped meet changing industry demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures following COVID Pandemic.
• Cultivated positive relationships with community based organizations through participation and partnerships in community health initiatives such as health festivals and events targeting special populations.

Emblem Neighborhood Healthcare:

• Created, developed and facilitated bed exercise system workout called Bed Aerobics Fitness Flow (BAFF), that was conducted on regular basis to hundreds of residents in Central Harlem.
• Evaluated client/community needs and feedback to drive delivery of wellness services which included BAFF and extended to community grocery shopping tours.

NYCDOH - Office of Faith-Based Initiatives:

• Managed activities of 15 professional fitness instructors across New York City and 25 churches for NYCDOH Office of Faith Based Initiatives project that paired pro fitness trainers with faith based institutions throughout 5 boroughs over 3-month period.
• Managed all logistics and aspects of program with 1 other Co-consultant.

Harlem Children Zone Inc:

• Facilitated fitness and nutrition curriculum for Healthy Harlem after-school program.
• Created summer cooking and farmers market club for kids during summer months.

• Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for 24 clients per day of various fitness and physical abilities.
• Helped over 1,000 clients towards reaching their fitness objectives over course of 3 years by providing professional, caring instruction, encouragement and motivation.
• Collaborated with fitness clients to identify potential barriers to achieving fitness goals.
• Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
• Created individualized fitness programs to meet clients' goals, physical abilities and limitations.
• Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
• Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
• Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.

• Conducted STEM career workshops at over 50 high schools throughout New York City utilizing smart boards, digital hand held devices and avatars
• Planned, organized and guest facilitated Product Knowledge meetings with staff and faculty to increase knowledge base of High School Admission Advisors and Presenters.
• Host/Moderator for 5 years in a row of Her World STEM seminar developed by DeVry University which introduces hundreds of young women each year from local New York City public/private high schools each year to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) NBC Today Show Guest: Monifa Maat Http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=364055600231
• Managed calendar and protocols for school visitations and presentations across NYC building strong relationships with school personnel.

• Events | Conducted 1st Annual Relay for Life at Columbia University
• Established first Relay for Life at, raising over $100,000
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
• Coordinated and supervised event volunteers (including students) to complete tasks on time and within budget; worked to ensure all logistics ran smoothly for successful event.
• Produced concept plans, Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
• Raised over $100,000 for this first Relay for Life Event