Meet Dr. Walter E. Copeland II, MBA, MS

Dr. Copeland is the Founder of Your Health is Wealth Coaching, a practice built on the belief that true success starts with health. Through personalized coaching and evidence-based strategies, he empowers individuals to take control of their lives, strengthen their habits, and unlock their potential.

For over 20 years, Dr. Copeland has combined his professional expertise, academic achievements, and community outreach to design wellness programs that meet people where they are, offering tailored solutions that address individual needs. His programs are designed to debunk myths about nutrition and lifestyle, while providing practical and sustainable solutions tailored to each client’s unique journey.

At the heart of his work is a holistic philosophy: health and wealth are deeply connected. By helping clients build healthier bodies and stronger mindsets, Dr. Copeland shows how well-being can open doors to greater opportunities, stability, and generational progress.

Dr. Copeland is a proud graduate of Purdue University (B.S. Health Sciences), Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (MBA), and Lamar University (M.S. Applied Nutrition). He earned his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) from Northeastern University. Alongside his academic accomplishments, he is a Certified Health and Life Coach, as well as an Exercise and Sports Nutritionist. He holds advanced certifications in Health Behavior (Yale University), Management Information Systems (Howard University), and AI in Healthcare (Northeastern University).

In addition to leading Your Health is Wealth Coaching, Dr. Copeland serves as a professor at The Community College of Philadelphia, Rider University, and Rutgers University. He has taught courses ranging from Diversity in Entrepreneurship and Business Communications to Management Information Systems and Ethics in Marketing. His teaching bridges business, health, and technology, helping students gain both knowledge and the confidence to apply it in the real world.

Beyond his classrooms and coaching practice, Dr. Copeland partners with organizations to address health disparities, challenge systemic barriers, and promote equity. His mission is to create lasting change by emphasizing the “why” behind healthy habits, encouraging consistency, and equipping communities with the tools to thrive.

Degrees, Certifications, and Accomplishments:  

• DMSc, Doctor of Medical Science, Northeastern University
• MBA, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
• MSN, Applied Nutrition, Lamar University
• BS, Health Sciences, Purdue University
• Certifications
• A.I. in Healthcare: Northeastern University
• Health Behavior: Yale University

• Health Coach Institute (HCI): Certified Health and Life Coach 
• Analytics of MIS: Howard University
• Precision Nutrition, Pn1, Exercise & Sports Nutritionist