Although her new role is assistant director for professional services for health and wellness, Jennifer Martin has worked for NRPA for several years, most recently as program coordinator for the Hearts N' Parks initiative. (Southeast Region).

Although her new role is assistant director for professional services for health and wellness, Jennifer Martin has worked for NRPA for several years, most recently as program coordinator for the Hearts N' Parks initiative. As wellness programmer for Arlington County, Va., she was responsible for health promotion programs for the community; as health promotions manager, she developed health programs for the county's employees She has a master's in health and fitness management. Jennifer is certified as a personal trainer from the American Council on Exercise, a certified instructor for Cycle Reebok, and has a CPR certification from the American Red Cross.