N. Jennifer Klinedinst

N. Jennifer Klinedinst is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She serves as Co-Director of the Building Healthy Behaviors Across the Life Span Organized Research Center and has held roles such as Faculty Mentor in the PhD Curriculum Committee (2016-2018). Her academic affiliations include the American Heart Association (FAHA Fellow since 2015) and leadership in interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Education:

• BSN in Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1997)
• MPH in Public Health, Boston University (2000)
• MSN in Community Systems Administration, Thomas Jefferson University (2003)
• PhD in Nursing, Emory University (2008)

Research Focus: Dr. Klinedinst specializes in behavioral interventions targeting physical activity and symptom management in aging populations, particularly those with cognitive impairment or chronic conditions. Her work explores mechanisms linking bioenergetics, genomics, and health outcomes in post-stroke recovery, osteoarthritis, and hip fracture rehabilitation. She emphasizes interventions in low-resourced settings and meaningful engagement strategies for vulnerable elderly populations.

Professional Activities:

• Member, GENERAL CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2024-2027)
• Past roles include Stroke Committee in the American Heart Association (2011-2021) and Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (2012-2017)
• Volunteer leader for PRAISEDD exercise programs in senior housing (2011-2020)

Recent Presentations:

• Interdisciplinary Wellness Clinics in Senior Housing (2024, AGS & GSA Conferences)
• Post-stroke bioenergetics alterations (2019, International Stroke Conference)