Kristin Dunn

Adult with CF

Kristin was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 weeks old in 1982. A graduate of Boston College, she had a decade-long career as a financial analyst before retiring to focus on her health. As a CF advocate, Kristin serves on many CF Foundation committees including the Adult Advisory Council, the NACFC Planning Committee, and the Care Center Guidelines Steering Committee. She has been an active fundraiser through her employer and with friends and family. In her free time, Kristin enjoys reading, drinking copious amounts of tea, doing pilates and yoga, and spending time with her husband, Matt, son, Declan, and two cats at home in New Jersey.

Blog Posts

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I stopped exercising regularly after losing my mother (and workout partner) to cancer. Once I started doing virtual fitness classes during the pandemic, I began to feel stronger and healthier, both mentally and physically.

Mar. 18, 2021 | 7 min read

Having cystic fibrosis, I learned about social distancing long ago. Here is my advice on remaining socially connected.

Apr. 3, 2020 | 5 min read

Register for the 2017 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) live-streamed sessions and get access to insight about many aspects of CF.

Oct. 19, 2017 | 3 min read