Kristen earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2020 and her Master of Social Work from Georgia State University in 2026.
Prior to joining AVLF, Kristen spent over seven years in housing and human services, helping administer and allocate federal funding for housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. Throughout her career, she has held various roles in program administration, team leadership, and housing assistance, working alongside community partners and service providers to address housing instability and help individuals navigate systemic barriers to achieve stability.