Jennifer McNeill, a 24-year Army veteran, fitness enthusiast, prolific author, international (virtual platform) public speaker and Toastmaster. During her military career she was recipient of numerous military awards for leadership, physical fitness accomplishments, education, and special military operations. Upon retirement, she had the privilege of serving as the Director for Patient Services and Patient Advocate, College of Dental Medicine, Augusta Georgia, retiring from that position in June 2015. A former UOP, School of Business Area Chair and Adjunct Facilitator awarded 2009 Faculty for the Year, Augusta Ga Campus. A Toastmaster for 20 years, she has served in numerous club and district leadership positions. Jennifer is also the recipient of the 2021-2022 District 14 Toastmaster of the Year for her leadership and community service.
She has successfully authored two powerful books. The first one entitled, “Stripes, Strength and Lipstick”, her military memoirs, was published in 2018. Her second book, “Maneuvering Through Life’s Challenges, Choices and Changes”, was released in 2020. Mrs. McNeill also co-authored the Empowered Me Anthology, an Amazon best seller.
This accomplished award-winning Toastmaster, obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science from Troy State University, her Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from Webster University, and her Master of Education, with a focus on Higher Education Administration from Troy State University. She has also completed numerous military leadership schools where she was recognized often for her educational and physical fitness achievements. In addition, McNeill also graduated with honors from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy and the Defense Equal Opportunity Institute.
A woman on a mission to impact the lives of retirees and others in American society. She has consistently proven this by spreading the message about how vital physical fitness is to overall health, well-being and continued quality of life. Recently she was awarded the 2022 GLEBM (Global Labour Events and Business Magazine) exceptional Fitness Leader of the Year forbecoming a voice in her respective industry, stepping out of her comfort zone to change the narrative.
Mrs. McNeill is the owner of Get Fit with Jen, an aerobic walk program, a fusion of military influence and dance. A program of self-development fueled by physical activity and is focused on helping individuals grow from the inside and out. Living her “look good, feel good” motto, she is also a proud Independent Representative for Zyia, an Active and Leisure wear line that aligns with her physical fitness activities. She recently accepted the opportunity to serve as a co-host for the international “Stay Fit and Well” Talk show