Tavares M.

Tavares Martin

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Studied at Yale University

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Works at Strong Mind HQ

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Founder

Strong Mind HQ

February 2025 - Present

As the Founder of Strong Mind HQ, I lead a mission-driven organization committed to transforming mental, emotional, and physical wellness—especially among men and underserved communities across the DMV and beyond. Through a holistic lens rooted in psychology, fitness, and peer recovery support, I design and facilitate evidence-based programs that build resilience, reduce stigma, and empower sustainable behavior change. Our offerings include: • Mental fitness workshops and trauma-informed wellness education • Peer mentorship and support groups tailored for men’s mental health • Community partnerships with schools, churches, and local organizations • Retreats, speaking engagements, and wellness coaching for high-stress professions This work bridges my expertise as a behavioral health advocate, master trainer, and future clinical psychologist. I combine my lived experience with professional insight to help individuals and communities rise above adversity—turning pain into purpose and discipline into healing.

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Lead coach and expert trainer

Vida-Fitness

April 2018 - Present

Over the course of my eight-year tenure as a Fitness Trainer at Vida, I’ve fostered valuable relationships with members and clients, which have played a pivotal role in contributing to the club’s revenue goals. Building a thriving client practice has been a key focus, providing individuals with safe, effective, and results-oriented exercise programs. I’ve consistently upheld a commitment to delivering top-notch training sessions, ensuring that every client experiences courteous, engaging, informative, and enjoyable sessions. My dedication to professional growth has been unwavering. I’ve actively engaged with pertinent training materials, and I’ve diligently participated in crucial sales and training meetings to continually enhance my performance. Managing client schedules has been an essential part of my role, involving meticulous attention to appointments, absences, and reschedules while maintaining schedules with a minimum four-week advance planning. Collaboration has been another significant aspect of my role. I’ve closely worked with the Membership Team, effectively communicating member referral and free guest day promotions to both current and prospective clients. Furthermore, In addition to my responsibilities, I have actively managed clients’ workout routines while maintaining a rigorous filing system for tracking and documenting their progress over time using Excel. This meticulous approach has allowed me to provide clients with tailored and effective exercise plans that evolve with their needs and goals. Lifestyle Coaching, Fitness Instruction and +5 skills

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Health and Wellness Coach

Strong Mind Strong Will Fitness

December 2017 - May 2025

Strong Mind Strong Will Fitness stands out as an exceptional health and wellness brand, distinguished by its unique approach to lifestyle reform, where fitness serves as the pivotal catalyst in transforming clients into happier, healthier, and more well-adjusted individuals. Our mission revolves around making the journey towards desired health and wellness outcomes not only effective but also enjoyable. We are steadfast in our commitment to nurturing mental fortitude, fostering a culture of positivity through healthy living, and instilling self-awareness, self-discipline, and self-love. In response to the challenges posed by the 2020 pandemic, we successfully pivoted to virtual training, enabling us to transcend geographical boundaries and extend our services to clients residing in numerous cities and states across the United States, including Philadelphia, South Carolina, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles. Our hallmark lies in crafting bespoke training experiences tailored to each individual’s unique goals, lifestyle, and limitations. Our training sessions are designed to be both engaging and rigorous, offering clients a fun yet challenging path to self-improvement. Prospective clients can anticipate an encouraging and enjoyable training environment that is meticulously customized to their needs. We place a strong emphasis on teaching proper form and technique, cultivating the right mindset and approach for achieving their objectives, and providing cutting-edge insights into programming, nutrition, and recovery tools. Our overarching goal is to empower each client to attain holistic wellness and become the best version of themselves. Small Business Management, Social Media Marketing and +5 skills

Education

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Yale University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology and Statistics + Data Science, Psychology & Statistics + Data Science

2025 - 2028

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Northern Virginia Community College

Associate's of Science, Psychology

2022 - 2025

Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, Active Minds, Psychology Club

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