Our Founder

Our Founder

Rev. Dr. Gertie Loretta Hurley, BS, XMBA, DMin

Dr. Hurley is an Ordained Minister, Certified Culinary Coach, and Founder of Taking Effective Action, Inc. (TEA) [for Spirit, Mind and Body Health], a 501c3 non-profit in Bowie MD that specializes in health education outreach for persons of all ages.

Dr. Hurley speaks at various health events, preaches at her church, Love AME Church in Largo, MD as well as other churches. She is an author, has appeared in major publications, and been interviewed on various tv and radio stations.

Dr. Hurley is nationally recognized for her doll-making. Using her dolls, Dr. Hurley developed the “Healthy Me 123” game for children and it is on the Apple Store. She received a Heritage Award from the Maryland Art Council and a citation from Governor Wes Moore for her health and wellness educational activities through children’s books and games featuring her dolls.

At 88 years and counting, Dr. Hurley is a woman on a mission whose desire is to impact, transform, and empower women, men, and youth to present themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically whole in the Kingdom of God.