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.