The Team
Kristy Blair
Director of Membership & Industry Engagement
Kristy Blair, PT, MSPT, DPT, CLT-LANA graduated from Sacred Heart University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Physical Therapy. She continued her education, obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She began her career in orthopedics and sports medicine has continued to work primarily in the outpatient physical therapy settings. For the past 10 years she has been dedicated to oncology rehabilitation, treating patients with lymphedema and other swelling disorders. Kristy has been honored to participate as a Committee Member for the NLN Garment Program 2013-2020.
Jennifer Williams
Director of Clinical Education
Jennifer Williams, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, received a Masters in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2004, and went on to receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy while working as an assistant instructor at Franklin Pierce University in 2009. While working in acute care, Jennifer pursued a lymphedema certification from Klose Training in 2014.
Jennifer has worked in acute care inpatient, home health, subacute rehab settings, and more recently in outpatient clinics.
Her interests include treating lymphedema and breast cancer treatment-related impairments. She developed a lymphedema support group for the local community, and has received a service award from the hospital in recognition of “supporting our diverse community” for not only the support group, but for education within the hospital system and community.
Jennifer joined the National Lymphedema Network as Continuing Education Manager in 2020.
Elissa Fiorito
Garment Program Manager
Elissa is an Occupational Therapist who graduated from Quinnipiac College in 1997 with a BS in OT. She received her initial lymphedema certification from Klose Norton Training and Consulting in 2001. Over the years, she has developed extensive experience working with patients with lymphedema of all ages and various presentations. She has also done some assistant teaching over the years with the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy.
Elissa is married and has 3 wonderful children that keep her on her toes! Elissa has been with the National Lymphedema Network’s Garment Program since its inception and enjoys being able to give her time and expertise to the lymphology community.
Angela Knowlton
Director of Funding & Contributions
Angela Knowlton, MPA, OTR/L, CLT-LANA received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She also holds a Masters of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Central Florida. She earned her lymphedema certification from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2019 and studied advanced management of lymphedema affecting the head and neck with the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2020.
Her occupational therapy career has included work in pediatrics, acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. Since 2019, she has focused on lymphedema and oncology in the outpatient setting. She currently works as a lymphedema therapist at Orlando Health.
Prior to becoming a clinician, Angela worked in fundraising for nonprofit organizations, higher education, healthcare systems and government agencies. With more than 10 years of experience in grantwriting and grant management, Angela brings this background to her role with the National Lymphedema Network.