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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇøBRIDGE committee, Healthy Campus Committee, Community College Health Coalition, and Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness
Coalition. Along with ²ÝÁñÉçÇøcolleagues, 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 Colorsâ„¢. She enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, reading, and eating delicious food.
