Sherldine Tomlinson, Principal Consultant and Registered Kinesiologist

TLMC is proudly a black-owned health consultancy and operated by founder and principal consultant Sherldine Tomlinson. She brings a lot of knowledge and expertise with over 25 years of experience in community engagement, community development, program development, and health equity. Sherldine is passionate about creating equitable, healthy, and sustainable communities and believes that healthy societies cultivate belonging, inclusion, and engagement. She also notes that a healthy society is only possible if the social determinant of health is addressed and sustainable health policies are in place to erase the impact of inequalities and disparities that consistently affect marginalised and racialised groups.

Sherldine has been involved in several equitable projects, including OCASI's Mental Health Promotion in Settlement Work pilot project and worked community health centres on wellness programs. She holds a Masters of Science degree and currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Healthcare Sciences. Her research centres on equitable development in community lifestyle medicine, including exercise promotion and cardiovascular risk factors in African descendants.