IHRSA - International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association

10/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/03/2024 08:10

Health & Fitness Association Hires Communication Coordinator

BOSTON, MA-October 3, 2024-The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator.

Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration.

During her time in university, she co-founded a student-run public relations firm, working with nonprofit and small business clients across sectors, from sports programming to agriculture.

After graduating, she worked for Montgomery County Educational Service Center/Huber Heights City Schools, where she managed media relations and crisis communications, led a website redesign, and produced a variety of communication materials.

"HFA has completed a year-long transition from good to great as we continue pursuing our mission to deliver advocacy, education, and research for our members, supplier partners, and the industry as a whole," said HFA president & CEO Liz Clark. "Kelsi's addition to our team will help us expand our services, increase the cadence and type of projects we deliver, and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic and thriving industry."

In her role with HFA, she will take on communication responsibilities surrounding social media, marketing, content writing, and media outreach. With a background in and passion for generating fresh communications that meet the unique needs of an audience, Steinkamp is a strong addition to the HFA's evolving communication team.

"HFA has a long-standing history of advocating for the health and wellness of folks around the world, and it's an honor to become part of that mission. I'm eager to work alongside a very talented and committed team to serve our members," said Steinkamp.

About the Health & Fitness Association

The Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the only worldwide trade association providing a unified voice for the community of leaders who operate health and fitness facilities, offer professional guidance on physical activity, and provide the tools and equipment to do so to the millions of fitness facility members who understand that exercise improves their physical and mental health.

Through advocacy, education, and research, the association speaks to opportunities, challenges, and changes that are moving the industry into a new era.

Founded in 1981, the association publishes a monthly magazine, Club Business International, and operates The HFA Show. Follow the Health & Fitness Association on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.