Kristin graduated from IUPUI with an undergraduate degree in social work and a minor in psychology and received a masters degree from IUPUI in social work with a concentration in organizational leadership. At the start of her career, she had the privilege of working with a number of immigrant families to assist in connecting them with resources to thrive in their new home. She soon found herself working in community engagement and lobbying work around policies that benefit children involved in the child welfare system and families who are under-resourced in our community. Kristin worked to advance positive legislation at the state and federal level through lobbying work with Children’s Bureau, Inc, Indiana Coalition for Human Services, and the Children’s Coalition.

She currently is an associate faculty member at Indiana University’s School of Social Work at the Indianapolis campus teaching in areas of social welfare policy, organizational development and leadership, and serving as a field liaison for Masters of Social Work students. For the past 13 years, in this role, Kristin has mentored and taught a number of immigrant students who are working to pursue their dreams of contributing to their community. Over the past two decades, she has listened and been inspired by the stories of the immigrant families and students that have crossed her path. These experiences have demonstrated the hardships and the joys that are unique to our immigrant neighbors, and at the same time, highlighted our shared humanity.

She is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the partners, immigrant community members, and other supporters to continue the essential work of the coalition.