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Dr. Marlene Mahipat


Dr. Marlene Mahipat started from humble beginnings in Trinidad and moved to the United States in 1990 with $300 and two suitcases containing her entire life. Overcoming many obstacles, which included working three jobs and going to school full time, she persevered and completed her education to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in 2001 and a Masterโ€™s Degree in Pharmacological Sciences, in the field of Medical Cannabis, from University of Maryland, school of pharmacy. Dr. Mahipat is part of a pioneering class to earn a Masters degree in Science and Therapeutics of Medical Cannabis and graduated in 2021 with honors and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi.ย Dr. Marlene Mahipat moved to Maryland in 2002 and started a company called Mediquest in Maryland in 2004 which has expanded to Florida. Mediquest provides chiropractic, physical therapy, and a holistic approach to wellness through nutritional guidance, genetic testing, hair, stool, and urine analysis, along with detailed blood work. This information is used to map and identify problems and deficiencies in the body.ย Dr. Mahipat also founded Helping Orphans Prosper Everywhere (H.O.P.E.) in 2006, a non-profit human services foundation which focuses on assisting children and families in need, including the homeless, elderly and disabled. One of her programs provides children with mentorship and educational supplies. Each childโ€™s progress is measured, evaluated, and systematically tracked and recorded and then used to assist in the successful mentorship of other children and to set future goals. Additionally, she started People Letting Every Animal Survive Euthanasia (P.L.E.A.S.E.) in 2006, a non-profit pet foundation which focuses on helping otherwise healthy animals from being put to sleep and on-going projects to help low income clients with food and vet bills for their pets.
Awards

DR. MAHIPAT IS THE RECIPIENT OF MANY AWARDS.

2023 โ€“ Zonta Spirit Award โ€“ Building a Better World for Women and Girls2022 โ€“ Influential Marylander Civic Leadership Award2021 โ€“ Daily Record Health Care Heroes Award (2nd time)2020 โ€“ Baltimore County Woman Making A Difference Award2019 โ€“ Daily Record Health Care Heroes Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Women in Business Trailblazer Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Fashion Umbrella Impact Award2018 โ€“ CEO Report Mid-Atlantic Womenโ€™s Leadership Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย CEO Report Velocity Growth Award2017 โ€“ Top 100 MBE Award (3rd time)ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Associated Black Charities Women on the Move Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Smart CEO Baltimore Future 50 Award2016 โ€“ Stevie Awards Lifetime Achievement for Nonprofit Winner – Goldย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Letโ€™s Talk Success an Empowered Woman Honoree2015 โ€“ Enterprising Women of the Year Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Maryland Top 100 Women Award (3rd time) Circle of Excellenceย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Citizen of the Year โ€“ Knights of Columbus2014 โ€“ Broward College Alumni Hall of Distinction Service to the Community Award โ€“ finalistย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Enterprising Women of the Year โ€“ Honorable Mention2013 – Grandfamilies PTSA Community Partner of the Year (for HOPE)ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Maryland Top 100 Award (2nd time)2012 โ€“ Top 100 MBE Award (2nd time)2011 โ€“ Maryland Chiropractor of the Yearย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Maryland Health Care Heroes โ€“ Finalistย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Sherman College of Chiropractic โ€“ Distinguished Service Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Trinidad & Tobago Association of Baltimore, Inc. โ€“ In Recognition of Community Service Award2010 โ€“ 100 Black Men Honor WPO: Women of Color Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fameย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Top 100 MBE Award2009 โ€“ Maryland Top 100 Women Awardย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year2008 โ€“ Women Making a Difference Award from the Baltimore County Commission for Women2006 โ€“ Smart Woman/Smart CEO Bravo Business Achievement Award2005 โ€“ Harlow Fullwood, Jr. Service Above Self Award
Features
The Baltimore Sun, The Baltimore Times, Chiropractic Journal, Curaleaf MD Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Fox 45 News,Howard County Times, Putting Power In Your Purpose, The Sebastian Daily, Sherman College Alumni, Sherman College EXCEL, Spice 4 Life, Trinidad & Tobago Mirror, Todayโ€™s Chiropractic Lifestyle
Memberships & Affiliations
Maryland Department of Transportation Minority Business EntrepreneurAlumni Member of Phi Kappa PhiHonorary Chair at the Office of Stephanie Rawlings Blake โ€“ Baltimore City MayorWomenโ€™s Presidents OrganizationGirl Scouts of Central Maryland โ€“ Board MemberMaryland Chiropractic AssociationFlorida Chiropractic AssociationThe International Women’s Leadership AssociationLifeBridge Health and Fitness โ€“ Advisory CommitteeH.O.P.E. Foundation โ€“ President and FounderP.L.E.A.S.E. Foundation โ€“ President and FounderMediquest, LLC โ€“ President and FounderMeals on Wheels of Central Maryland โ€“ volunteer, delivery driver and greeterNational Organization for Women