Health Promotion Team

Brandie Franco, MBA, CHES, has her Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management. In addition, she has a Bachelors degree majoring in Community Health Education. She is also credentialed as a Certified Health Education Specialist.

Brandie has 20 years’ experience in the health and wellness industry, with an extensive background in Health Education. Her work has been focused on Chronic Disease Management focusing on Lifestyle Interventions. She most recently worked for WebMD as a Senior Lifestyle Health Coach. Brandie has coached and guided thousands of participants in her career.

Brandie has roots in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bloomfield, New Mexico, and Flagstaff, Arizona. Her lifetime has been rooted in the southwest culture and lifestyle. In her free time she enjoys hiking, nature photography, painting landscapes in the Bob Ross style, reading for hours on end, and playing video games with her husband and sons.

Brittany Benally is a dedicated and passionate public health professional with a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of community members. As a proud Dine Asdzáá from Dennehotso, Arizona, Brittany understands the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities and is dedicated to finding effective solutions to address them.

Brittany received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Northern Arizona University, where she developed a deep understanding of the importance of evidence-based practices and program evaluation. As the Program Evaluator at NACA, Brittany brings her expertise to bear in assessing the effectiveness of health programs, ensuring that they are meeting the needs of the community and achieving their intended outcomes.

Outside of work, Brittany enjoys hiking and spending time with her family. She would like to continue her education and hopes to receive a Master’s in public health to continue working within the community.

Maribel is a Certified Health Educator Specialist (CHES) devoted to helping individuals with diabetes by providing personalized one-on-one education, and engaging group classes. She also takes her expertise beyond the clinic, engaging in community outreach, and empowering others to live their healthiest lives.

Maribel is Mexican American, from Flagstaff, AZ. She is a local gem who pursued her passion for Public Health at Northern Arizona University, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree. She also received her CHES certificate, which gave her the skills to help individuals in the community make positive and healthy lifestyle changes.

She would like to continue her education and hopes to receive a Master’s in Public Health to continue working within the community to help individuals overcome barriers and live healthy lives. Maribel also enjoys traveling, and relaxing with friends and loved ones in her spare time.

NACA Exercise Physiologists serve as a community resource for physical activity, wellness, and lifestyle changes. Our services are based out of the Wellness Center and are accessible to all.

Jordan assists in the Health Promotion programs by establishing a fitness baseline with participants, and building up towards their personal fitness goals, by utilizing science proven programs such as, CDC’s DTTAC, and ACSM’s Guidelines for an improved Quality of Life. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Northern Arizona University, majoring in Fitness & Wellness, with a minor in Biology. 

NACA Exercise Physiologists serve as a community resource for physical activity, wellness, and lifestyle changes. Our services are based out of the Wellness Center and are accessible to all.

Madison is from Arizona, where she was raised by her parents alongside 3 siblings. She beat the heat and ventured off to Northern Arizona in 2014 for school, and has called it home since.

A Northern Arizona University alumni, Madison received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, specializing in Fitness and Wellness. She is also accredited through the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist. She has had the opportunity to teach a variety of programs, with individuals throughout all stages of life. Her work continues alongside NACA patients with metabolic disorders, hypertension, and obesity.

As a Community Health Representative, Kylee helps to educate, promote, and support healthy lifestyles within the community. While much of her work is focused on those with chronic diseases, she hopes to help and support anyone who might need it.

Kylee was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. She moved to Flagstaff after receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science from Simpson College. In her free time Kylee enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to true crime podcasts, reading, and spending time outdoors.