Gina Brandenburg, M.S., CHES, CWP

Instructor
Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education College of Education

678-839-2239
gbranden@wetFdOKms384xeWhLGGCOlstga.edu

Coliseum - Room 2044
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9-11 a.m. or by appointment in person or online

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Gina Brandenburg, M.S., CHES, CWP
Biography

Gina Brandenburg joined the Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education in the fall of 2016 as a part time instructor. She retired from her full time position as Program Manager for Tanner Health System's Get Healthy Live Well initiative in July 2017 and began as a full time instructor in the fall semester of 2017. Ms. Brandenburg is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) and has completed the following health and wellness certifications/specialized training:

  • Share Our Strength - Cooking Matters Instructor and Master Trainer
  • National Diabetes Prevention Program - Certified Lifestyle Coach
  • Los Angeles Childrens Hospital - Certified Kids N Fitness Coach
  • Stanford Patient Education - Certified facilitator for Chronic Disease Self-Management program
  • Stanford Patient Education - Certified facilitator for Diabetes Self-Management program
  • Welcoa Seven Benchmarks Worksite Wellness Certifications, Beginning and Advanced
  • Welcoa - Walking 4 Wellness
  • Spencer Institute - Certified Sleep Science Coach
  • QPR Institute - QPR Instructor

In her spare time, Ms. Brandenburg enjoys bicycling, fitness walking, travel, photography, cooking, and spending time with family.

Education / Degrees
  • B.S., Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, 1983
  • M.S., Health Science, California State University, Long Beach, 1993
Courses Taught
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Summer 2025 Sections

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Publication List

Duke D. Biber & Gina Brandenburg (2020): A photovoice analysis of experiences during a short-term study abroad trip to Belize, Reflective Practice, DOI: 10.1080/14623943.2020.1784867 [View Publication (PDF)]