Kristi M. King, Ph.D., FACSM, CHES is a professor in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences and a Community Engagement faculty fellow at the University of Louisville. Dr. King conducts community-engaged, interdisciplinary research focused on physical activity and public health. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a Physical Activity and Public Health research fellow, an America Walks, Walking College fellow, and an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) fellow. Dr. King serves ACSM as an associate editor for ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal and as a member on the Health and Science Policy Committee. She’s an active supporter of local efforts to improve walkability, promote active transportation, and connect communities with outdoor and nature-based spaces.