Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, The Cobb Institute
Movement is Life is guided by a diverse group of leaders who share a commitment to improving health outcomes and expanding opportunities for women and girls.
Our Board of Directors, leadership team, steering committees, advisors, volunteers, and partners each play a vital role in advancing our mission. Together, they bring diverse perspectives, professional expertise, lived experiences, and a shared belief that lasting change happens when we work together.
Founded through the vision and leadership of healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and the support of Zimmer Biomet, Movement is Life was created to address the connection between mobility, health, and quality of life. Their commitment laid the foundation for a national movement focused on empowering women to live healthier, more active lives.
The National Staff manages the daily operations and core programs of Movement is Life, working behind the scenes to translate our mission into tangible community impact and sustainable health equity.
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring our initiatives remain aligned with our core mission of improving musculoskeletal health and mobility for African American, Latina, and rural women.
Our Steering Committee represents a diverse range of partner organizations and medical specialties, working collaboratively to design and implement community-based programs that drive measurable change.
Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, The Cobb Institute
Mary Link Briggs Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Operation Change San Diego
Program Director, Operation Change St. Louis
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Professor, Residency Program Director, Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Director, Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion
Senior Associate, Capitol Associates, Inc (CAI)
Director of Nurse Leadership Management, Director of Executive Leadership, George Washington School of Nursing
Director, Research and Humanitarian Activities, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Professor, Chicago State University
President, EBU Productions
Retired Nurse Educator, Hospital for Special Surgery
Adjunct Nursing Faculty, Adelphi University
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Representative, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)
Director of Quality and Patient Safety, OrthoVirginia
Vice President of Social Marketing, VyStar Credit Union
President and CEO, W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute
Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Sarasota, FL
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
The next chapter of Movement is Life will be shaped by the women, leaders, partners, and champions who choose to be part of it.
Whether you are interested in serving on our Board of Directors, supporting the Movement is Life Health Summit, sharing your expertise as a podcast guest, partnering on a community initiative, or helping expand our impact, we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences that reflect the communities we serve.
Together, we can empower more women to move with confidence, lead with purpose, and create lasting change.