With two decades of media experience, Kristen Kenney (KK) has traveled the world as a dynamic broadcaster, storyteller, and entrepreneur. From covering the NBA’s Utah Jazz to reporting at the 2012 London Olympics, the World University Games in Russia, NBC’s Red Bull Rallycross, and even hosting a Golf Channel series in Jamaica, her career has spanned continents and industries.
Kristen became the first female broadcaster for the Utah Jazz, breaking barriers in sports media while simultaneously launching PEAK|45, one of Utah’s top fitness brands. What started as a bold side hustle to diversify her income during her five seasons traveling with the NBA has now expanded into a five-location powerhouse redefining fitness in Utah. Her impact was recognized when she was named one of Utah’s Top 30 Women to Watch.
Before sports journalism, Kristen’s passion for storytelling took her to Africa, where she filmed an award-winning documentary—a journey that nearly cost her life when she contracted severe malaria. That experience ignited a global movement. She founded the nonprofit Malaika For Life and partnered with Malaria No More to launch the “Buy a Bracelet, Save a Life” campaign. The initiative not only raised crucial funds but also gained international recognition, landing her on the covers of ESPN Magazine, En Vogue, and featured on The Doctors and beyond.
