Speaker

Jenn Jones, BA, Communication Studies; Cert, Health Comm

Sober Livers, Fatty Liver Foundation Impact Program
Jenn Jones, BA, Communication Studies; Cert, Health Comm

Biography

Jenn Jones: Visionary Behind Sober Livers
Jenn Jones stands at the intersection of personal resilience and professional expertise. Her journey exemplifies the transformative power of lived experiences, education, and unwavering commitment. With a B.A. in Communication Studies from Colorado State University and a Certificate in Health Communications from the University of Colorado, Denver, Jenn has laid a strong foundation for her impactful advocacy work. Since 2021, she has been a pivotal voice in the liver health community, including multiple roles with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), a patient advocate for multiple liver health advocacy groups, and serving on several advisory groups.

Jenn's dedication to dismantling the stigma around alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is deeply personal. She has overcome severe interpersonal violence (IPV), complex PTSD, and a near-fatal battle with alcohol-induced hepatitis and decompensated liver cirrhosis. Sober since 2018 and safe from IPV since 2013, she channels her resilience into helping others. In 2023, she founded Sober Livers, a lifeline for those affected by ALD. Partnering with the Fatty Liver Foundation, Jenn has built a thriving community offering peer support and education, ensuring no one walks this path alone. Jenn embodies hope, resilience, and the unwavering belief in the power of companionship.