Cristen Clemm

Cristen Clemm is a Senior Specialist at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), where she has been working since February 2017.1 Her current role focuses on the Health System Innovation and Navigation team.3

Professional Background

Cristen has been working in health programming for over 10 years.1 She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.2 Prior to her work at CFF, Cristen served as a Peace Corps Volunteer.1

Responsibilities at CFF

In her role as a Senior Specialist, Cristen:

• Works on the implementation and evaluation of new initiatives, with a particular focus on social factors1
• Contributes to the Compass program, which provides specialized information and referral services for people living with cystic fibrosis, their families, and healthcare providers1
• Participates in research and publications related to cystic fibrosis care56

Achievements and Contributions

Cristen has made several notable contributions in her field:

• Presented her team's work on food insecurity at the National CF Conference (NACFC) and the CF Nutrition and Social Work Consortium1
• Co-authored an article published by Wiley, highlighting services that support people with cystic fibrosis5
• Served on the CF Foundation's Community Voice program, which aims to involve the CF community in research and care initiatives4

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Cristen enjoys baking, board games, and taking daily walks with her family, which includes her husband, two daughters, and their dog.1