Leadership Team

Gibbs J. Saunders, M.A., Executive Director

Gibbs Jennifer Saunders has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Gibbs earned her master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University. Most recently, she specialized in youth fitness strategies and was the sole consultant for the State of New Mexico Healthy Kids program, a state-wide physical activity initiative aimed at fighting childhood obesity. Gibbs also served as the Fitness & Wellness Department Chair at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where she developed, taught and implemented academic fitness education strategies for the college.

As the Executive Director at Healthworks Community Fitness, Gibbs has launched aggressive programming with an evidence-based approach through Woman, Be Fit (a physical activity and nutrition intervention program for women), which has brought validity and acclaim to an organization that has been recognized by Boston’s mayor for innovation in health care and reached over 350 individuals in the last year. Additionally, her approach of teaching holistic fitness integrates the relationship between a fit body and self-sufficient empowered lifestyle. Finally, Gibbs’ ability to develop and cultivate partnerships has brought new funding and dynamic partners to HCF, including Reebok, The Bruins Foundation, The Daily Table, Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Massachusetts ,Boston Scientific and the Harvard JFK School of Government. Contact for donations, grants, staffing, and fitness programs: gsaunders@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Healthworks Community Fitness Staff

Lorene Thomas, Member Account Specialist

lthomas@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Ivette Lozada, Member Service Specialist

membership@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Tanisha Tate, Community Outreach Director

ttate@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Mia Phillips, B.S., Certified Personal Trainer

mphillips@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer

Mia Phillips, CPT
mphillips@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Mia joined the HCF team in January of 2022. She holds a bachelors degree from Umass Boston in Exercise and Health Science and is a certified personal trainer through ACE. Her training style includes functional exercises, stability, and weight lifting. She strives to make her clients feel motivated and comfortable by creating a positive, welcoming environment.