Meet the Board
Our all-volunteer Board and Advisory Board have expertise in various disciplines, as well as real-life experiences that assist UFK focus on the whole child and their health and wellness needs.
Board & Advisory Board Members
President,
Katrina Crawley-Martin, ESQ.
Katrina is a practicing attorney with 25 years of experience. She is the visionary and founder of JazzyKat and Urban Fit Kids. Her grassroots efforts to empower children in health and wellness were recognized in 2012 when she won the Governor’s Fitness Award as the Champion for Health.
Sharon is the Founding Member of Blessman Consulting Services (BCS). BCS provides a wide range of Health and Information Technology options to its clients in compliance, audits, and healthcare security. Sharon serves as Urban Fit Kids' Community Health Liaison, where she connects UFK to the broader medical community.
Chair,
Sharon D. Blessman,
RN, MSIS
Chair,
Dr. Carmen A. Stokes,
RN, MSN, FNP, PhD.
Dr. Carmen Stokes is an expert educator and Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience. She has been actively involved in community health-related projects. This includes University of Michigan’s Healthy Environments Partnership, which examines and addresses social and physical environments that contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Chair,
Dr. Tosha Padgett-Brown, PhD,
Dr. Tosha is a Professor of Business and Technology at Cleary University, with over 25 years of experience in business management, technology and computer science fields. As a lifetime member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Girl Scouts of America, she has a passion for mentoring the youth and working in her community. She believes someone's entire life can be changed by the right opportunity and environment.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of Urban Fit Kids plays a vital role in enhancing our mission to empower children through health and wellness. Our members:
Provide Expertise: Assist in identifying community resources for families.
Build Networks: connect families with vital health and wellness support.
Align initiatives: Ensure our programs align with our mission.
Through their guidance, the Advisory Board strengthens our efforts to promote healthier lifestyles for children and families.
Dr. Carol High Van Dyke, PsyD
Pete Thomas
Dr. Denise White Perkins, M.D.., PhD.,
Dr. Valorie Abbott, MD
Dr. Cheri Y. Anderson, PhD.
Pastor Tyran Meredith
