Kisha Morgan is a Health Messenger who leads by example, walking seven days a week and incorporating a mix of high-intensity interval training, strength conditioning, core strengthening and yoga into her workouts. A Special Olympics athlete since 2013, Kisha currently participates in basketball, track, bowling, equestrian and softball.
Kisha become a Health Messenger because she wanted to empower and educate others to be healthy. Since being trained, she has visited her state-level lawmakers and connected with members of the legislature in her home state of Mississippi about the importance of inclusive health. Additionally, she connects with local community members and companies about being healthy.
Kisha has a wealth of knowledge about living healthy and shares tips across a range of topics. One that she encourages health care providers to practice is to treat people with intellectual disabilities as a “whole person.”
When Kisha is not involved with Special Olympics or exercising, you may find her working in a medical records department for a care facility. A 16-year employee, Kisha serves on a committee that identifies ideas to help the residents practice healthy lifestyles.
Health Messengers
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Raluca Ioana Avram
Romania -
Gilmour Borg
Malta -
Kiera Byland
Great Britain -
Kayla Cornell
Michigan, USA -
Beth Donahue
Massachusetts, USA -
Vince Egan
Colorado, USA -
Maryann Gonzalez
Florida, USA -
Adam Hammer
Hungary -
Stephanie Handojo
To Stephanie, the athlete oath isn't just a saying. It's a valuable tool for overcoming her greatest fears. Being involved in Special Olympics has given Stephanie the confidence she needs to celebrate her abilities and pursue her dreams. As a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and a Health Messenger, she wants to promote health and educate young athletes. -
Lynna Marie Hodgson
Missouri, USA -
Kisha Morgan
Mississippi, USA -
Darci Owens
Alaska, USA -
Jasmine Sharif
Pakistan -
Kurtis Siu
Hong Kong -
Yi-Hsuan Tseng
Chinese Taipei -
Lize Weerdenburg
Netherlands -
Su Xing “Jack” Zheng
China
