Jenn Fredericks

About Jenn Fredericks

I partner with health systems, nonprofits, and foundations to support family caregivers living inside ongoing medical uncertainty. The kind of support that helps move from survival to sustainability while still caring.When your family caregivers feel truly supported, everyone benefits—patients, families, and your organization\'s mission. That\'s why organizations invite me to share the pause approach that\'s helping caregiver families navigate their most challenging moments without losing themselves.Through 30+ years as a chronic illness patient and 10+ years as a caregiver, I understand both sides of the healthcare experience. I\'ve lived in hospital rooms, made impossible medical decisions, and felt guilty for having normal human reactions during crisis. I\'ve discovered something that changed everything: there\'s another way to live while caregiving.Resilience doesn\'t start with more strength—it starts with a pause. This isn\'t about self-care checklists or waiting for life to calm down. It\'s about discovering sustainable ways to care deeply without losing yourself completely.Organizations choose to work with me because- Family caregivers gain practical tools that work in real-time crisis moments- Patient outcomes improve when families feel more supported- Programs create lasting change, not just temporary reliefRECENT PARTNERSHIPSLinkedIn Learning Course Creator:\"Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace\" & \"Stay Connected to Your Career While Caregiving\"Speaker: National Kidney Foundation of WI, Wisconsin Assoc Hematology and Oncology NursesWorkshop Facilitator: Children\'s Brain Tumor Foundation, Camp One StepWHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT: I don\'t see caregivers as broken people who need fixing. I see them as overwhelmed humans who deserve a gentler approach. My keynotes offer real relief, not just inspiration—practical strategies families can use immediately.FOR ORGANIZATIONS: If you\'re looking to offer your community of family caregivers authentic support, let\'s explore how the pause approach can improve both caregiver well-being and patient outcomes. Message me to schedule a consultation.FOR CAREGIVERS: If you\'re running on empty and feel like you can\'t get away, I created something for you. Take my quiz \"What\'s Draining You Most?\"(link in headline) to discover what\'s overwhelming you most and get a simple relief strategy that fits your schedule. Because relief begins with a pause—even when you feel like you can\'t stop.Specialties: Family Caregiver Support, Org Partnerships, Speaking, Prosilience, Burnout Prevention

Experience

1. Linkedin Learning Course Creator & Instructor

   Madecraft

   Dec 2024 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US

   Recruited by Madecraft to create and teach workplace caregiver support courses for LinkedIn Learning\'s professional development platform.Course Impact:• \"Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace\": Comprehensive guide for employers and HR leaders• \"Stay Connected to Your Career While Caregiving\": Strategic career navigation for working caregivers.Designed for both organizational leaders and individual caregivers navigating workplace challenges.Approach: Personal, compassionate methodology combining resilience science with real-world caregiving experience to create actionable workplace solutions.Skills: Course Development · Workplace Caregiver Support · Professional Training · Video Content Creation

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations/Theater

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Marketing Operations
• Integrated Marketing
• Event Marketing
• Mobile Marketing
• Special Events
• Event Management