Kristen graduated from UVU with a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication. She has enjoyed advocating for youth with multiple organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, UVU PREP, GEAR UP, Community Action’s childcare, and the Provo School District Afterschool Program. She is passionate about creating strong communities through strengthening youth, She specializes in suicide prevention, SEL, trauma and grief support. Kristen hopes to empower afterschool programs with the ability and tools to best serve children while working with UAN.