
Jacqueline Crockford, DHSc
Health and Fitness Expert
Jacque Crockford, DHSc, is the Director of Product Development at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), where she leads the production of innovative, science-backed education for health and fitness professionals. She is also an ACE Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer with more than 20 years of experience as a trainer, educator, and coach, dedicated to making movement safe, effective, and accessible. A former collegiate athlete and lifelong competitor, Jacque continues to challenge herself as an Ironman triathlete and high-altitude hiker, experiences that shape her understanding of performance, resilience, and recovery. Her work also extends into community initiatives that use trauma-informed movement to support healing and empowerment. She is a regular media contributor whose insights have been featured in respected outlets including the LA Times, New York Post, Time Magazine, and Women’s Health. Passionate about the power of exercise as a tool for healing, her mission is to inspire and empower others through education that helps people move better and live healthier, happier lives.