Mercedes Shanelle James, MPH, NBC-HWC
Public Health Consultant & Leader | National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach | Founder & CEO
Mercedes Shanelle Health & Wellness Consulting, LLC is DC-based Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) public health consultancy helping agencies and communities center health and wellness in their everyday lives and spaces.
We design evidence-based public-health-aligned wellness solutions and everyday resilience tools that strengthen communities, support mental well-being, and promote sustainable stress relief and recovery.
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With over 15 years experience as a public health leader, a Masters of Public Health, and a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mercedes Shanelle is an established authority in the field of health and wellness.
Her signature Health in All Spaces™ framework is a culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach to building emotional regulation, community resilience, and systems of care in mission-driven spaces. The framework is adaptable for government programs, workforce development, education, and public health initiatives.​
The Consultancy
Was designed to:
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Deliver evidence-based wellness programs and tools that strengthen community and workforce wellbeing
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Provide integrated health and lifestyle solutions that promote sustainable behavior change
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Foster safe, responsive, and empowering environments where individuals and teams can thrive
Is for clients who:​
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Seek structured accountability and measurable wellness outcomes
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Prioritize wellbeing as a performance and retention strategy
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Aim to design and sustain trauma-informed, human-centered wellness spaces