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About GET FIT

A clear mission. A whole-person approach.

GET FIT—Focus. Inspire. Transform.—connects mental health, social justice, education, wellness, and community engagement to help people and places thrive.

Our beginning

Founded to move understanding into action.

Founded in October 2023 by Nakia D. Williams, MSW, LCSW, GET FIT integrates mental health, social justice, education, and wellness.

The mission is grounded in empowerment: building understanding, strengthening advocacy, increasing access to resources, and creating opportunities for positive community transformation.

Focus

See the path.

Clarify goals, understand barriers, identify strengths, and choose the next practical step.

Inspire

Build belief.

Create supportive spaces where people feel seen, informed, capable, and connected.

Transform

Take action.

Turn knowledge, wellness, leadership, and partnership into lasting community progress.

Meet our team

Leadership grounded in wellness, service, and community.

GET FIT brings together mental-health, operations, healthcare, outreach, and wellness experience to create a supportive environment for members and families.

Nakia D. Williams, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of GET FIT
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Nakia D. Williams, MSW, LCSW

Nakia brings extensive experience in mental-health counseling, education, community advocacy, and whole-person wellness. Her leadership connects practical support with opportunities for individual and community transformation.

Brandon Boatner, Director of GET FIT
Director

Brandon Boatner

Brandon supports community engagement, facility operations, member experience, program planning, and a safe, welcoming fitness-center environment.

Mary Hollins-Scott, Registered Nurse and Medical Director
Medical Director & Outreach Coordinator

Mary Hollins-Scott, RN

Mary bridges healthcare and fitness through health education, screenings, injury-prevention guidance, chronic-disease support, and outreach that helps members make informed wellness choices.

Rooted in place

Serving Dermott, Chicot County, and communities across Arkansas.

GET FIT grows through local relationships—young people, families, educators, health professionals, volunteers, sponsors, and organizations working together.

GET FIT
199 E. Iowa Street
Dermott, AR 71638
501-891-4662

Ready when you are

There is room for you in this mission.

Participate, volunteer, partner, sponsor, or simply start a conversation about what your community needs.