Jennifer Kyle is 58 years old with cystic fibrosis. She has a MS in sports administration from Montclair State University, a BS in health, physical education and sports studies, and a BA in dance from Douglass College Rutgers, The State University. She taught dance and PE for 16 years in New Jersey public schools and dance for four years as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University. Jennifer previously served as president of the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (now known as SHAPE NJ), and served as the VP of Dance for the Eastern District Association for the national SHAPE organization. Since retiring on disability with cystic fibrosis, Jennifer dedicates her time to taking care of dogs and volunteering for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on the Adult Advisory Committee, Clinical Review Committee, Health Equity and Team Science Advisory Committee, and CF Peer Connect. Jennifer has participated in five clinical trials and hopes to participate in more. She currently serves on the Governance Board for the Cystic Fibrosis Sexual and Reproductive Health Collaborative as the meeting coordinator, helping to broaden research for sexual and reproductive health to better the lives of women living with CF. Jennifer was also involved in a CF Foundation outreach study as a patient advocate to help improve tele-health appointments for patients with CF and is currently serving on the CF Foundation care model committee to improve patient care in CF clinics across the US. Jennifer resides in Bowling Green, KY with her boyfriend, Pat, and service dog, Ben. During her free time Jennifer enjoys working out, cooking vegan dishes, playing golf, and visiting hospitals and nursing homes with Ben. You can reach Jennifer by email or Facebook.
