Patti O’Brien Hoff - author, public health innovator, social entrepreneur

 

About Patti Hoff

Owner Move it Fitness Inc., Move it Studio,      Move it Nation, Inc.

location  NYC, Boston, MA,

interests  Childhood obesity, Women’s health and wellness, physical education, youth development, HIV/AIDS, health disparities

To make a tax-deductible donation to our 501c3  non-profit organization, Move it Nation, Inc. or to learn more about our:

  1. •School Fitness Programs

  2. •Work with orphans in South Africa

  3. •Girl Serving Fitness Programs

Visit: www.moveitnation.org


To learn more about our Roots-n-Riddims fitness classes or certification classes,

Visit: www.rootsnriddims.com


To locate a class with Patti and the Move it Fitness Team, visit www.moveitnation.org


or Email: info@moveitnation.org

Portfolio Highlights


Education:

State University of New York College at Old Westbury

BA Developmental Psychology, 1993


New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

MPH, DPH Public Health Policy and Management, Class 2014


Conference Presentation/Organization

  1. •Women’s Health and Wellness Seminar – Boston, MA 2006

  2. •Global Health Partners Association, NY, NY, 2003

  3. •Women of Worth - Maternal Health Conference, Umtata,

       South Africa, 2002

  1. •Oprah Winfrey and The Angel Network's "Christmas Kindness South Africa ", toy and clothing drive for orphans whose family members were affected by HIV/AIDS, along with HOPE Worldwide, Umtata, South Africa 2002

  2. •Women’s Wellness Initiative and Business Women’s Breakfast, NY, NY 2000


Guest Speaker:

  1. •Boston Public Schools – Back to School Jamboree – September 2009

  2. •Boston Public Schools Wellness Summit – March 2009

  3. •Boston Center’s for Youth & Families

  4. •Girls Summit, Simmons College - 2009

  5. •Pine Manor College – September 2009

  6. •Boston University – July 2009

  7. •Women’s Wellness Initiative, Boston,MA 2004

  8. •HOPE Worldwide: Gaborone, Botswana and Cape Town, South Africa, 1999


Public Health Wellness Workshops Facilitator: 2006-Present

(Complete list available upon request)

•Milton Public Schools - Milton, MA

•Milton Hospital - Milton, MA

•Curry College - Milton, MA

•Thomas Crane Public Library - Quincy, MA

•Berkley School of Music - Boston, MA

•South Shore Community Center, Cohasset MA

•Dorchester Family YMCA - Boston, MA

•American Diabetes Association, Boston, MA

•Sheraton Hotel Boston, Boston, MA

•Grand Circle Travel - Boston, MA

•Milton Department of Parks and Recreation, “Gym Buddies” – Special Needs Physical Education Workshop, Milton, MA


Media/Publications 2006-Present:

•101.3 Big City FM – Discussion on Women’s Health

•105.3 FM Vibe Radio – Urban public health discussion

•WBNW Boston - Connect Show with Jeanne White – Women’s Health Issues

  1. •Patriot Ledger article on trip to South Africa to visit orphans: http://www.wickedlocal.com/milton/news/lifestyle/x680956156#axzz1eRdKlwGI

•“Womyn’s Zone” – Women making a difference: http://www.southofboston.net/specialreports/womynzone/pages/herstories/080124.asp

•Producer and host of local television show on children/family health on Milton Public Access Television


Books:

  1. •Contributing author to national best-selling book: Chicken Soup for the Soul on maternal/child relationships, parenting and health issues affecting mothers and families of multiples. Barnes & Nobles Book-signing: April 2009

  2. •Fit Girls Rock! - forthcoming 2012


Research:

  1. •    Co-authored graduate research dissertation entitled, “Mexican American Parenting Involvement in their Children’s Education, UCLA 1991

  2. •    Childhood obesity, nutrition education and consumer science in urban public schools, forthcoming


Curriculum Development:

  1. •Created elementary school fitness curriculum entitled “Move it-n-Groove it” to address socio-economic health disparities and childhood obesity currently being used in several Boston Public Schools, 2007 - visit www.moveitnation.org to view growing list

  2. •Created and developed nationwide certification credit course curriculum focusing on cardio respiratory fitness.  This 5-credit course is accredited, endorsed and used in the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America’s continuing education program, 2009


For speaking engagements or workshops, contact info@moveitnation.org or 888 668 3070

About Patti Hoff

After spending  a decade living in sub-Saharan Africa working with youth affected by HIV/AIDS and managing large scale, inter-continental humanitarian projects for cities, communities and villages from Zambia to Madagascar, I knew it was time to come back home to the United States when I found out I was pregnant with triplets, yes, triplets.


After giving birth, to my beautiful daughters, I shed over 100 pounds the natural way.  No shakes, smoothies, liposuction or drugs.  I just ate right and kept on moving.  Now as a health and fitness expert, I enjoy helping other moms and their families live healthier, full lives.  Born out of that devotion was a childhood obesity curriculum that is currently taught in over twenty-five schools and community centers across the metro Boston area.  As vendors with the Boston Public School system and now the NYC Department of Education, the experience of working with two of the best and largest school systems in the country, their agencies, inter-divisional partners, outside organizations and staff has given me even more resolve to continue on the path of fighting the obesity epidemic.  One of my programs (for those affected by high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity) was turned into a national five-credit certification program, accredited by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and is currently taught in their continuing education department.


Recently, three of my school health programs were funded by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation – an affiliate of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign.  It is an honor to create and manage one’s own program and to have it funded and valued in the eyes of national organizations, communities and institutions. As an author specializing in health and wellness and as a host and producer of a local television show on childhood obesity prevention, I’ve been humbled by the impact that my work has had on families who are trying to choose healthier lifestyles.   Changing peoples' lives spiritually, emotionally and physically is something I am passionate about.  You've got one life, make it count!  Live each day as if it were your last, and live it to the full!