Marguerite O’Brien, MSW

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Marguerite O’Brien, MSW, FACHA   |  Coastal Carolina University

Marguerite O’Brien received a BA in international studies and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. A lifelong learner, she is pursuing a PhD in higher education administration. Marguerite has worked in student affairs and college health and well-being for 18 years and is active in the field, serving as a member-at-large on the American College Health
Association Board of Directors. She serves on the ACHA BRIDGE committee, Healthy Campus Committee, Community College Health Coalition, and Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness
Coalition. Along with ACHA colleagues, Marguerite created the Healthy Campus Framework and Inventory, and the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment. She has also co-created a resiliency series and creates and leads mindfulness meditation sessions on campus.

Marguerite has been in the wellness and fitness industry for over 30 years and is a certified personal trainer and fitness/yoga instructor (RYT200). Her areas of interest include empowering people to become the best version of themselves, promoting the well-being of body, mind, and spirit, and using a social justice lens to inform her work. Marguerite is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and True Colors™. She enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, reading, and eating delicious food.