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The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is a committee of up to 25 volunteer citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about opportunities to develop accessible, affordable and sustainable physical activity, fitness, sports and nutrition programs for all Americans regardless of age, background or ability.

PCFSN is led by two Co-Chairs: Super Bowl Champion Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints Quarterback) and Three-Time Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes.

An asterisk (*) denotes an individual who has previously served on the Council and has been re-appointed by this administration to serve again.

  • Drew BreesDrew Brees, a co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is the quarterback for the Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints. In Brees' nine year career, he has been elected to four Pro Bowls, named 2004 Comeback player of the Year, 2006 All-Pro Team, 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and Super Bowl XLIV MVP. He attended Purdue University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from the prestigious Krannert School of Management while lettering in football from 1997-2000. Drew and his wife, Brittany, established the Brees Dream Foundation in 2003 and since then have raised and/or committed over $6 million to help advance cancer research, care for cancer patients, and help rebuild schools, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields in New Orleans, San Diego, and Purdue/West Lafayette, IN communities.

  • Dominique DawesDominique Dawes, a co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, won three medals and has a permanent place in the U.S. Olympic Committee Hall of Fame. She is most recognized as a member of the gold-medal-winning "Magnificent Seven" at the 1996 Atlanta Games, where she also won a bronze medal and became the first female African-American gymnast to win an individual medal. She also earned a bronze medal with the U.S. team in the 1992 Barcelona Games and made a surprising comeback in the 2000 Sydney Games. Throughout her career, Dawes has won more National Championships than any other athlete, since 1963, as well as numerous World Championship medals. After retiring from the sport, Dawes became a gymnastics coach and travels the world as a motivational speaker focusing on passion, leadership, teamwork, health, fitness and wellness.

  • Dan BarberDan Barber, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is an award-winning, New York-based chef and co-owner of Blue Hill restaurant where he features locally and sustainable farm-grown foods. He began farming and cooking for family and friends at Blue Hill Farm in the Berkshires. His efforts to create a consciousness about the effects of everyday food choices have led him to numerous projects including serving on Harvard Medical School's Center for Health and the Global Environment advisory board and working with such organizations as the Kellogg Foundation, New York City's Greenmarkets, and Slow Food USA. In 2009, Time Magazine featured him in their "Time 100," an annual list of the world's most influential people.

  • Tedy BruschiTedy Bruschi, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a former professional football player who dedicated each of his 13 years in the NFL to the New England Patriots. Captain of the New England defense for seven seasons, Bruschi helped lead the Pats to nine playoffs, eight division championships, five conference titles and three Super Bowl crowns (XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX). He also helped guide the Patriots to the first undefeated 16-0 regular season record in NFL history in 2007. After suffering a stroke in February 2005, he endured months of rehabilitation before being medically cleared to play football and returning to the lineup in October. Although he went on to make a full recovery, he became an advocate, spokesperson, and inspiration for stroke survivors. As a result in partnership with the American Stroke Association, Bruschi founded Tedy's Team, a group of runners training to complete the Boston Marathon® and the Falmouth Road Race to raise money for stroke research.

  • Carl EdwardsCarl Edwards, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a championship NASCAR driver who finished second in the 2008 NASCAR point standings and the 2009 overall Nationwide Series standings. Edwards has had a storied NASCAR career, moving his way from the Camping World Truck Series to NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup Series, winning a Nationwide Series Championship and chalking up numerous wins in between. He is considered one of NASCAR's most voracious competitors, accumulating two NASCAR sanctioned track championships, three Rookie-of-the-Year honors, and 75 feature wins while racing on both dirt and pavement tracks across the country.

  • Allyson FelixAllyson Felix, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a record-setting track and field sprinter who as a member of the U.S. women's 4 x 400 meter relay team won an Olympic gold medal at the Beijing 2008 games. She is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 200 meter event, as well as the only woman ever to win three consecutive gold medals for the 200 meter at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships. Felix became one of the star athletes of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece when at only 18 she set a World Junior record in the 200 meter event with her time of 22.18 and in 2005, became the youngest ever gold medalist sprinter in the 200 meters at the IAAF World Championships in Helsinki.

  • Dr. Jayne GreenbergDr. Jayne Greenberg, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is the District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Throughout her professional educational career, she has served as Special Advisor on Youth Fitness to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; President of FAHPERD; chaired the Sport Development Committee for the United States Olympic Committee, USA Field Hockey; coordinated the Olympic Torch Relay Miami Leg for the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, and assisted the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the development of the I Can Do It, You Can Do It Program, a national initiative to address the physical activity levels of youth with disabilities.

  • Grant HillGrant Hill, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a professional athlete with the NBA Phoenix Suns. A seven-time NBA All-Star, Hill was also a member of the gold medal winning Dream Team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.  At Duke University, he was a member of back-to-back NCAA Championship teams and was a 3-time All American.  After graduating from Duke University with a BA in History, Hill was the number one pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 1994 NBA draft. For his first two seasons in the league, he led all NBA players in All-Stars votes. He is the only three-time winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award (2004-2005; 2007-2008; 2009-2010), given for his sportsmanship, ethical behavior, fair play and integrity.   Off the court, Hill is an avid collector of African American art and is involved in a myriad of community programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and other charities he supports through the Tamia and Grant Hill Foundation.

  • Billie Jean KingBillie Jean King, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a legendary tennis player who has won 39 Grand Slam singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles, including a record 20 championships at Wimbledon. She empowered women and educated men in the historic 1973 "Battle of the Sexes," in which she defeated Bobby Riggs, a former number one player in the world. She founded the Women's Tennis Association and served as its first president. King also founded the Women's Sports Foundation, Women's Sports Magazine and co-founded World TeamTennis, a groundbreaking co-ed professional tennis league, and World TeamTennis Recreational League, a nationwide, grassroots co-ed tennis program. A champion for social change and equality, she continues to help the underserved. King is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Women's Sports Foundation. She has long been a tireless fighter for women's rights and a champion of Title IX legislation that aimed to equalize opportunities for women on and off the playing field.

  • Michelle KwanMichelle Kwan, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history. For over a decade (1995-2005) Kwan dominated the sport, receiving 57 perfect 6.0 marks, winning an unprecedented 43 championships, including five World Championships, eight consecutive and nine overall U.S. National Championships, and two Olympic medals. No American man or woman has won more world titles, national titles or Olympic medals than Kwan. Kwan has earned numerous awards and honors, including: 2003 U.S. Olympic Committee SportsWoman of the Year; 2001 Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in America; 1998 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation; 2002 and 2003 Kids' Choice Award and the 2002 Teen Choice Award as America's favorite female athlete; and a 2002 CosmoGirl! of the Year for her accomplishments and inspiration to others.

  • Dr. Risa Lavizzo-MoureyDr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is the President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which is dedicated to improving health and health care for all Americans. She is the first woman and the first African-American to head the Foundation, which has an endowment of approximately $10 billion and distributes more than $400 million a year. Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey earned her M.D. at Harvard Medical School and completed her internship and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. In 1984 she was named a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her master of business administration degree in health care administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in 1986. Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey is master and former regent of the American College of Physicians, where she chaired its committees on ethics and human rights.

  • Cornell McClellanCornell McClellan, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer to the First Family of United States of America. He is also the owner of Naturally Fit, a training and wellness facility in Chicago. McClellan is on a mission to illustrate how fitness can be achieved through a holistic approach that enhances the mind, strengthens the body, and nurtures the spirit; he encourages achieving the proper balance in pursuit of a totally fit lifestyle. McClellan began his journey into the world of physical fitness over 30 years ago, first as a karate student and later as an instructor. His involvement with the physical fitness of youth continued throughout his career as he spent much of his time as a wrestling and fitness coach for neighborhood youth. This led him to the sport of weight lifting where he became a training partner for several weight lifting enthusiasts who went on to win titles for the Illinois Cup, Mr. Illinois, Mr. U.S.A., Mr. America and Mr. Universe.

  • Dr. Stephen McDonoughDr. Stephen McDonough, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, has worked for 30 years as a pediatrician in North Dakota. Dr. McDonough spent more than fifteen years in senior positions at the North Dakota Department of Health. During his time at the Department of Health, Dr. McDonough led efforts to prevent smoking and combat childhood obesity in North Dakota. A longtime faculty member at the University of North Dakota Medical School, he has also published articles in the New England Journal of Medicine and Pediatrics, authored a book on the history of public health in North Dakota, and worked for more than a decade with Boy Scouts of America. Dr. McDonough graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Colorado in Denver.

  • Chris PaulChris Paul, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a professional basketball player for the NBA Los Angeles Clippers. Paul was named NBA Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie First Team in 2006, is a consecutive, three-time NBA All-Star (2008 – 2010), and has also won gold and bronze medals with Team USA at the 2008 Summer Games in Japan and the 2006 FIBA World Championship, respectively. Paul currently holds the NBA record for consecutive games with a steal (108) and was a 2008-09 NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. Paul' dedication to the community began long before becoming an NBA star. In 2005, he initiated a philanthropic campaign that resulted in the establishment of the CP3 Foundation, which feeds needy families in Winston-Salem area, among other charitable efforts.

  • Curtis PrideCurtis Pride, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a recently retired MLB outfielder who has played with the Anaheim Angels, Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves. He is now the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University. Deaf at birth from rubella, Pride went on to be drafted by the New York Mets after already having accepted a full basketball scholarship to the College of William and Mary. In all, Pride played in 421 games in the major leagues, by far the most played by a deaf player for more than 100 years. Pride has received countless awards for his achievements and community service, including being selected by the Baseball Writers Association to receive the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity through the attributes of spirit, courage and determination.

  • Donna Richardson JoynerDonna Richardson Joyner, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition,* is recognized as one of the top fitness gurus in the world. She is a former National Aerobics Championship silver medalist and is a member of the National Fitness Hall of Fame. She has starred in over 25 award winning videos including her recent Sweating in the Spirit series as well as the best selling Buns of Steel. Richardson Joyner established the Donna R Joyner Foundation which is dedicated to the education, health, and wealth of children, women, and families. She is the creator of GROW Green, Get Fit, an outreach program that educates and empowers schools and universities on how to grow "Gardens of Hope", eat healthier, become physically active, and give back to their communities. Additionally, she has just been appointed as a spokesperson for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA); she is the first African American and non- professional golfer to be given this honor. Richardson Joyner served on the Women's Sports Foundation Board of Trustees and currently is an Advisory Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of America.

  • Ian SmithDr. Ian Smith, a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, is a healthy living advocate. He is the medical/diet expert on VH1's highly-rated "Celebrity Fit Club," the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show "Rachael Ray." He is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show "HealthWatch" on American Urban Radio Networks. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on Sept. 11, 2001. He has authored six books and is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for News Channel 4. Smith received his B.A. from Harvard College and graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.