As a recent newcomer to Evanston, Kristen brings a passion for community engagement. For twenty years, her focus has been maximizing capacity building for mission-driven nonprofit organizations from Boston to Washington, DC and southeast Virginia. Kristen has raised millions for diverse missions advocating for children with severe disabilities, girl empowerment programs, national service, volunteerism, health, wellness, and the environment.

Kristen is the Director of External Relations of the Evanston History Center inspired by Evanston’s rich legacy of progressive change. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from James Madison University and a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University. She is a proud AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps Alum and recipient of the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. In her personal time, Kristen loves to be out in nature. Her greatest adventure included hiking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain. As a longtime vegan, you can often find her at Blind Faith Cafe or Mid Kitchen in Evanston.