Photo of Kristen Cassarini smiling while rock climbing

Kristen Cassarini

Chapter Lead, Chicago

kcassarini@achillesinternational.org

Kristen Cassarini joined Achilles in 2022 as the Chapter Lead of Chicago, IL. A lifelong athlete, Kristen played Division 1 softball while she attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. After sustaining an injury in the Army, she earned her Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and discovered adaptive sports.

Kristen enjoys volunteering, participating in paratriathlons, rock climbing, and spending time exploring with her service dog, Niner. She is looking forward to supporting athletes with disabilities to achieve their goals.