Areas of Expertise
Corporate Health
Spirituality & Health
Health Promotion & Education
Health Program Planning
Education
Bachelors of Science- Psychology/Pre-Medicine- 2001
Michigan State University
Diploma- Pastoral Care- 2003
Rhema Bible College
Masters of Public Health- Community Health-2007
University of North Florida
Capstone Project: Religiosity/ Spirituality & its Effect on
Health Risk and Health Promoting Behaviors in the Adolescent
Population: A Secondary Analysis
Doctor of Education- Educational Leadership- Currently in Program- Anticipated 2015
Cognate: Health Care Management & Policy
University of North Florida
Biography
Andrea I. Hart, MPH, CHES
Owner/Agency Director
BrightStar Care of the Beaches & Ponte Vedra
Passionate, determined, and driven are just some of the words used to describe Andrea I. Hart. Andrea endeavors to be a change agent and catalyst that brings healing, preservation, and restoration to each person she touches. Andrea has a background in Psychology and holds a Masters degree in Public Health. She is also Certified Health Education Specialist and has a ministerial degree in Pastoral Care. Andrea is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education degree focusing on Educational Leadership and Health Care Management at the University of North Florida.
Andrea is committed to inspiring others to live their best life now. Andrea has experience in corporate health having managed a Wellness Councils of America Platinum Well-Workplace. She is currently the owner and agency director of BrightStar Care of the Beaches & Ponte Vedra in Jacksonville, Florida. BrightStar is a medical staffing agency offering in-home care and home health services to adults and children.
Andrea is also the Founder and Executive Director of Virtuous Excellence Personal Development, a faith-based non-profit, whose mission is to provide holistic health education resources and training to empower disadvantaged women and adolescent girls. Andrea is especially passionate about inspiring and motivating these women and girls to achieve success in life despite their circumstances. Andrea fills her time by reaching out to others. Andrea is very active in her church and various community organizations such as the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council, Mayor’s Council on Fitness & Wellbeing, and Connect Florida, the young professional division of Leadership Florida. Andrea is an inspiring writer, speaker, and author. Her work can be found online and in print. She currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband, Royce.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
National Certified Health Education Specialist, License #13606 (2007-Present)
Welcoaches Health & Wellness Coaching Training (2011)
Connect Florida (young professional division of Leadership Florida) Leadership Institute (2010-2011)
Motivational Interviewing Skills & Techniques (Northeast Florida Health Education Center) (2010)
Toastmasters International Participant, Competent Communicator Designation (2010)
Six Sigma Yellowbelt Training (2009)
Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification (2009)
Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness & Planning Training (Texas Engineering & Extension
Service) (2009)
Wellness Councils of America Well Workplace Level I, II, & III Certification (2009-2011)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Certified Money Smart Financial Trainer (2010- 2011)
University of Florida Human Participants in Research Certification (2006)
Crisis Intervention Counseling Training, Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center (1998-1999)
Awards
Michigan State University
Rhema Bible College
Drew Science Enrichment Laboratory Scholar, Founder/Director of two on-campus student groups, All-American –Track, Resident Mentor/Assistant, College of Social Science Graduation Commencement Student Speaker Nominee
University of North Florida
Graduate School Graduate Student Organization Chair & Vice Chair, Area Health Education Center Community Health Scholar, On-Campus Organization President
JEA
Wellness Councils of America Platinum Well Workplace (Recertification)
American Heart Association Fit & Friendly Company Platinum Award
Jacksonville’s Healthiest 100 Companies- Gold Award, First Coast Healthiest Companies- Gold Award, Toastmasters International Competent Communicator Award
Affiliations
Virtuous Excellence Personal Development Connect Florida (Division of Leadership Florida)
Toastmasters International
Wellcoaches Corporation
First Coast Worksite Wellness Council
Publications & Presentations
Publications
Werch, CE, Ames, S., Moore, M., Thombs, D., Hart, A. (2009). Health Behavior Insights- The Transtheoretical/ Stages of Change Model: Carlo C. DiClemente. Health Promotion Practice. Vol 10, No.1, 41-48.
Wynn, R., Hart, A., Wilburn, S.T., Weaver, D., & Wilburn, K. (2008). The Impact of a Multicultural Training Program on Adolescents’ Understanding of Cultural Awareness. Journal of Multiculturalism in Education. Vol. 3
Robinson, K., Hart, A., Coutu, T. (2007). Smoking Cessation in the Homeless Population. Unpublished work.
Hart, A. (2007). Associations Among Distal & Proximal Spirituality and Health
Behavior in Adolescents. Abstract. University of Florida
Mathis, Z., Werch, C., Hart, A. (2007) Relationship of Sleep Patterns and Substance Use in Adolescents.
Abstract. University of Florida
Barnes, A., Werch, C., Hart, A. (2007) Associations Among Body Image Satisfaction and Health and
Self-Images. Abstract. University of Florida
POSTERS
Hart, A. (2008). Associations Among Distal & Proximal Spirituality and Health Behavior in Adolescents.
Abstract and Poster presented at the 1st Annual Meeting of the Society for Spirituality,
Theology, and Health. Duke University, Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health.
Hart, A. (2007). Religiosity/ Spirituality and its Effect on Health Risk and Health Promoting
Behaviors in the Adolescent Population: A Secondary Analysis. Poster Session presented at the
University of North Florida Internship Poster Session.
Hart, A. (2007). Associations Among Distal & Proximal Spirituality and Health Behavior in Adolescents.
Abstract. Poster session presented at the Addictive & Health Behaviors Research Institute 3rd
Annual Symposium. Amelia Island, FL
Barnes, A., Werch, C., Hart, A. (2007) Associations Among Body Image Satisfaction and Health and
Self-Images. Abstract. Poster session presented at the Addictive & Health Behaviors Research
Institute 3rd Annual Symposium. Amelia Island, FL
Mathis, Z., Werch, C., Hart, A. (2007) Relationship of Sleep Patterns and Substance Use in Adolescents
Abstract. Poster session presented at the Addictive & Health Behaviors Research
Institute 3rd Annual Symposium. Amelia Island, FL
CURRICULUMS/PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS
Hart, A. (2011). Curriculum. Dimensions: Wholeness in Life-Total Health Program. Virtuous Excellence
Personal Development.
Hart, A. (2010). Moderator. VE Empowerment Roundtable-Virtuous Excellence Personal Development.
Youth Empowerment. Pablo Creek Regional Public Library
Hart, A. (2010). Moderator. VE Empowerment Forums-Virtuous Excellence Personal Development.
Successful Women Speak: Living a Life of Balance. Pablo Creek Regional Public Library
Hart, A. (2010). Moderator. VE Empowerment Forums-Virtuous Excellence Personal Development.
Successful Women Speak: Keys to Making IT Happen. Pablo Creek Regional Public Library
Hart, A. (2010). (Worksite) Health Coaching Program. JEA
Hart, A. (2010-2011). (Worksite) Company Health Risk Assessment Scorecards. JEA
Hart, A. (2007). Duval County Health Department School-based Tobacco Prevention Program
for Middle and High School Aged Students Evaluation Plan. University of North Florida
Hart, A. (2006). [Underserved Health Clinics in Jacksonville, Florida Outcome Data Analysis].
Raw data.
Hart, A. (2006). Stress Reduction Workshop Curriculum. University of North Florida
Hart, A. (2005). Extreme Makeover for Adolescents: Total Health Curriculum. University of North Florida
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
September 2012 Built to Last: Wellness Program Sustainability, ROI, & Effectiveness Measures Compass Consulting Human Resources Workshop Jacksonville, FL
May 2012 Built to Last: Wellness Program Sustainability, ROI, & Effectiveness Measures
First Coast Worksite Wellness Council Annual Conference Jacksonville, FL
May 2011 Radio Interview- 89.9FM WJCT NPR on First Coast Connect
Worksite Wellness on the First Coast
Jacksonville, FL
March 2011 Foundations of Worksite Wellness
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
February 2011 Health Promotion/Behavior Internship
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL
January 2011 Panelist. CEO Worksite Wellness Breakfast. First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. River Club- Jacksonville, FL
October 2010 Radio Interview-v101.5FM on Community Connections
Women’s Empowerment
Jacksonville, FL
April 2010 Radio Interview- v101.5FM on Community Connections
Worksite Wellness on the First Coast
Jacksonville, FL
April 2010 Radio Interview- 89.9FM WJCT NPR on First Coast Connect
Worksite Wellness on the First Coast, Jacksonville, FL
April 2010 Foundations of Worksite Wellness
University of North Florida; Jacksonville, FL
January 2010 An Innovative Approach to Wellness: Healthy Lifestyles at JEA
Duval County Human Resources Consortium General Meeting
Duval County School Board
January 2010 Graduate Internship Preceptor Panel-Worksite Wellness
University of North Florida
December 2009 Worksite Wellness Programming Incentives Best Practices Panel
First Coast Worksite Wellness Council General Meeting
October 2009 Foundations of Health Education: Community Health
University of North Florida
June 2008 Associations Among Distal & Proximal Spirituality and Health
Behavior in Adolescents
Duke University. Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health
February 2008 Foundations of Health Education: Community Health
University of North Florida; Jacksonville, FL
October 2007 Foundations of Health Education: Research & Community Health
University of North Florida; Jacksonville, FL
November 2007 Foundations of Health Education: Community Health
University of North Florida; Jacksonville, FL
April 2007 Spirituality and Health
Duval County Health Department Cancer Expo; Jacksonville, FL
April 2006 Facilitator, Steps in Preparation to Attaining a PhD
University of North Florida; Jacksonville, FL
May 2004 Acorn International Ministries Pastors and Evangelists Conference
Bangalore, India
