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Andrew Baldwin
Andrew Baldwin
Born	Andrew James Baldwin; February 5, 1977 (age 47); Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater	Duke University; University of California, San Francisco
Occupation(s)	US Naval Officer, physician
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Parent(s)	Roy and Cindy Baldwin

Andrew James Baldwin (born February 5, 1977) is a U.S. Navy officer, ironman triathlete, television personality, humanitarian, and physician. He appeared on the 10th season of the reality dating show The Bachelor. He is currently married with one son.

Early life and education

Baldwin was born on February 5, 1977, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Roy E. Baldwin, a former two-term Pennsylvania State Representative (R-97th District), and Cynthia Laulani Baldwin, a high school mathematics teacher. He has a brother and sister.

Baldwin graduated as valedictorian of Manheim Township High School in 1995. He worked as a paper boy, lifeguard, and had his own lawn mowing business to earn money for college, saving $25,000 before graduating high school.^[1] During high school, he played basketball, tennis, football, baseball, and was an All-American swimmer.^[2] He was named ESPN's National Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1995.^[3]

Baldwin attended Duke University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. While at Duke, he was a varsity swimmer, member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and a Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipman.^[4]^[5]

Career

After graduating from Duke University, Baldwin was commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy and received a four-year Navy Health Professions Scholarship to attend the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, receiving his M.D. in 2003.^[6] He subsequently completed an internship in general surgery at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, in 2004, and was a medical officer for Naval Special Warfare Group Three in Coronado from June to December 2004. He completed the Navy Undersea Medicine Training Institute and Navy Dive School in June 2005. In July 2005, he was given a three-year assignment as a member of the Navy Medical Corps to serve as Diving Medical Officer for Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.

On November 13, 2007, he told KITV that he was shortly to be deployed to Bahrain. Marianas Variety, Micronesia's leading newspaper, recorded that he "is part of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team conducting recovery operations in Palau."^[7]

In April 2008, Baldwin was transferred from Hawaii to Washington, D.C., where he is a Navy medicine advocate at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.^{[citation needed]} In January 2009, Baldwin began working as assistant to the acting U.S. Surgeon General, RADM Steven Galson on his "Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future" initiative combating childhood overweight and obesity.^[8]

In March 2009, Baldwin was selected as a finalist but was not selected for the White House Fellows program.^[9] Baldwin is a Board Certified Family Physician and an MPH Graduate Student at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.^[10]

Humanitarian efforts

Baldwin was awarded Humanitarian of the Year by Competitor Magazine at the Competitor Sports Awards. He was named to Outside magazine's top 100 influential people of the world list in 2006,^[11] and to the Washington, D.C. Most Influential People under 40 List in 2009.^[12]

Baldwin was awarded Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian of 2007 by Triathlete Magazine. Baldwin was also placed on Outside magazine's list of the world's most influential people for the humanitarian work he did in Laos on a military mission where he treated over 600 Laotians in remote mountain villages for ailments such as malaria, dengue fever, parasites, and malnutrition. Baldwin also volunteered at the Aloha Medical Mission where he treated patients, free of charge, for various ailments.^[13]

Baldwin participated in ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition, building a new home for the Akana family in Hawaii.^[14]

Baldwin established The Got Your Back Network, a nonprofit organization that raises money to support the families of the service men and women who gave their lives while serving their country.^[15] 100% of the funds raised fund an endowment to provide financial support for applicant families: education, emergencies and medicine.^[16]

Baldwin is now focusing on more humanitarian works. He has been involved in numerous charities including the TV Special Stand Up to Cancer, winning the Malibu Triathlon raising money for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles,^[17] Best Buddies, Snowball Express, etc.^[18]

The Bachelor

Prior to being selected as a participant in The Bachelor, Baldwin was featured as an eligible California bachelor in Cosmopolitan in 2005.^[19]

The 10th season of the show, The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, premiered Monday, April 2, 2007, on the ABC television network. Baldwin proposed to Tessa Horst on the season finale, which aired May 21, 2007. She accepted his proposal. Eight months after the final episode, Horst broke up with Baldwin when he was on deployment in the Pacific.^[20]^[21]

In June 2008, People named Andy Baldwin one of its hottest bachelors for 2008.^[22]

Other projects

Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann officially declared October 12 as Andy Baldwin Youth Fitness Day in the City and County of Honolulu.^[23]

In October 2009, Baldwin led a Health Ride across Pennsylvania with his father, speaking at elementary schools about the importance of physical activity.^[24]

Baldwin is the founder of Got Your Back Network, an organization that assists military families who have lost a spouse or parent in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The goal of Got Your Back Network is to "give comfort, answer a special need, offer guidance and bring a brighter day to these families."^[25]

On May 30, 2010, Baldwin ran 56 miles in South Africa, the Comrades Ultramarathon, as key member of Team World Vision securing sponsorships for children in need in Africa, Haiti, and other underdeveloped countries.^[26]

In June 2010, Baldwin made an appearance on the premiere of Top Chef in Washington, D.C.^[27]

On February 1, 2011, Baldwin was named National Ambassador for the ING Kids Rock running program which gets kids involved in running and helps fight childhood obesity.^[28]

Triathlons

Baldwin has been named to the All-Navy triathlon team five times, been a three-time U.S.A. Triathlon All-American, and competed internationally in numerous Half-Ironman and Ironman events. He is an eight-time Ironman finisher.^[29] In addition, he completed the 2013 New York City Marathon with a time of 3:18:13.^[30]

In 2015, Challenge Family Triathlons announced its partnership with Dr. Andy Baldwin. He will serve as an ambassador for the brand and compete in Challenge Family Americas races Challenge Family Americas board member Charlie Patten insists, “Andy is the real deal – a humanitarian and health care provider who serves his country and the world at large with generosity of heart and an indomitable spirit, lending a caring hand to US veterans and delivering critical medical care to those in need around the world.^[31]

In 2024, Professional Triathletes Organization named Dr. Baldwin its first Medical Director. In this role, Dr. Baldwin will oversee the coordination and implementation of PTO’s Medical Team programs, ensuring uniformity in the execution of the PTO’s medical plan and continuity of care and service across all events. He will also collaborate closely with World Triathlon to align PTO’s policies, procedures, and protocols with those of the global triathlon community. ^[32]

References

^ "Print Roses From Andy". Midweek.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.
^ "Sports View". Navy Compass. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.
^ "Choosing From Twenty-Five Women: Somebody's Got To Do It!". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 2, 2007.
^ "U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, M.D. – Hawaii's Own Officer and a Gentleman Stars in ABC TV's The Bachelor". Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2007.
^ "Famous Pikes – USC Pi Kappa Alpha". Archived from the original on December 28, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
^ Andy Baldwin
^ Carreon, Bernadette H. (February 3, 2008). "Baldwin offers services in medical care".
^ Acting Surgeon General Promotes “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in the Nation’s Capitol Archived October 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
^ The White House Announces Regional Finalists for the 2009–2010 Class of White House Fellows|The White House
^ D.C. loses its 'Bachelor' to babies|Nikki Schwab|Yeas & Nays|Washington Examiner^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Baldwin Named Humanitarian of the Year by Competitor Magazine". Archived from the original on September 14, 2008.
^ "The Young & the Guest List 2009". March 2009.
^ "Named Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian of 2007".^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Bachelor participates in Extreme Makeover Home Edition and builds a home for the Akana family in Hawaii".
^ "Got Your Back Network - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
^ "Andy Baldwin's Got Your Back Network Organization".
^ The 2011 Nautica Malibu Triathlon Archived September 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Andy Baldwin's New Reality: Philanthropy". Archived from the original on September 25, 2012.
^ "Cosmo's California Bachelor 2005". Archived from the original on May 5, 2008.
^ "'Bachelor' couple Andy Baldwin, Tessa Horst break off engagement". Reality TV World.
^ ETonline Staff. "'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' Romance Check! Which Couples Are Still Together? 'The Bachelor' Season 10 - Andrew Baldwin and Tessa Horst". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
^ "People Magazine named Andy Baldwin one of its Hottest Bachelors for 2008".
^ "Andy Baldwin Youth Fitness Day Declared in Hawaii". Archived from the original on December 15, 2008.
^ Kidz Nation NetWork Archived January 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
^ Got Your Back Network, Providing services to families of fallen soldiers through special events & organizations
^ "Comrades Marathon". World Vision. Archived from the original on February 7, 2010.
^ 'Top Chef' premiere recap: Washington D.C., it's paradise to me|PopWatch|EW.com
^ ING and the Competitor Group Align to launch kids running series on Environmental Expert
^ "Baldwin Named to the All-Navy Triathlon Team Five Times". Archived from the original on October 5, 2008.
^ Hetzel, Megan (November 2, 2014). "How Notable Runners Fared at the 2014 New York City Marathon". Runner's World. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
^ "Former reality TV star Dr. Andy Baldwin partners with Challenge Family Americas". Triathlon Magazine Canada. April 9, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
^ "Professional Triathletes Organisation Appoints Dr Andy Baldwin as Medical Director".

External links

Official Site for The Bachelor
"Profile of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, M.D". Archived from the original on December 15, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2008.
Andrew Baldwin at IMDb

Preceded by Prince Lorenzo Borghese	*The Bachelor* Season 10	Succeeded by Brad Womack

[1] "Print Roses From Andy". Midweek.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007.

[2] "Sports View". Navy Compass. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.

[3] "Choosing From Twenty-Five Women: Somebody's Got To Do It!". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 2, 2007.

[4] "U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, M.D. – Hawaii's Own Officer and a Gentleman Stars in ABC TV's The Bachelor". Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2007.

[5] "Famous Pikes – USC Pi Kappa Alpha". Archived from the original on December 28, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2010.

[6] Andy Baldwin

[7] Carreon, Bernadette H. (February 3, 2008). "Baldwin offers services in medical care".

[8] Acting Surgeon General Promotes “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in the Nation’s Capitol Archived October 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

[9] The White House Announces Regional Finalists for the 2009–2010 Class of White House Fellows|The White House

[10] D.C. loses its 'Bachelor' to babies|Nikki Schwab|Yeas & Nays|Washington Examiner^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[11] "Baldwin Named Humanitarian of the Year by Competitor Magazine". Archived from the original on September 14, 2008.

[12] "The Young & the Guest List 2009". March 2009.

[13] "Named Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian of 2007".^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[14] "Bachelor participates in Extreme Makeover Home Edition and builds a home for the Akana family in Hawaii".

[15] "Got Your Back Network - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved April 12, 2024.

[16] "Andy Baldwin's Got Your Back Network Organization".

[17] The 2011 Nautica Malibu Triathlon Archived September 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

[18] "Andy Baldwin's New Reality: Philanthropy". Archived from the original on September 25, 2012.

[19] "Cosmo's California Bachelor 2005". Archived from the original on May 5, 2008.

[autogenerated1-20] "'Bachelor' couple Andy Baldwin, Tessa Horst break off engagement". Reality TV World.

[21] ETonline Staff. "'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' Romance Check! Which Couples Are Still Together? 'The Bachelor' Season 10 - Andrew Baldwin and Tessa Horst". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved April 29, 2020.

[22] "People Magazine named Andy Baldwin one of its Hottest Bachelors for 2008".

[23] "Andy Baldwin Youth Fitness Day Declared in Hawaii". Archived from the original on December 15, 2008.

[24] Kidz Nation NetWork Archived January 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

[25] Got Your Back Network, Providing services to families of fallen soldiers through special events & organizations

[26] "Comrades Marathon". World Vision. Archived from the original on February 7, 2010.

[27] 'Top Chef' premiere recap: Washington D.C., it's paradise to me|PopWatch|EW.com

[28] ING and the Competitor Group Align to launch kids running series on Environmental Expert

[29] "Baldwin Named to the All-Navy Triathlon Team Five Times". Archived from the original on October 5, 2008.

[30] Hetzel, Megan (November 2, 2014). "How Notable Runners Fared at the 2014 New York City Marathon". Runner's World. Retrieved January 16, 2020.

[31] "Former reality TV star Dr. Andy Baldwin partners with Challenge Family Americas". Triathlon Magazine Canada. April 9, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2020.

[32] "Professional Triathletes Organisation Appoints Dr Andy Baldwin as Medical Director".

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PROFILPELAJAR.COM

Andrew Baldwin

Early life and education

Career

Humanitarian efforts

The Bachelor

Other projects

Triathlons

References

External links

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