Every time I am in the mountains, step foot on the trails I am home. I feel more present, more centered, more at peace. I’m in constant awe of the magnitude of beauty that surrounds me here in Washington, especially within our national parks. This has brought on a deep passion and motivation to want to do all that I can to preserve these national parks that we are so lucky to have in our backyard.

Originally from Cincinnati, Kristen moved out to Seattle in 2017 to be closer to the mountains and all that the Pacific Northwest had to offer. She grew up traveling to national parks with her family every summer and has always had an intense love for the mountains, nature, and travel.

Kristen joined Washington’s National Park Fund in October 2021, and now serves as the Events and Partnerships Manager. She is beyond thankful to be a part of an organization she’s been admiring for quite some time now. She brings over 15 years of diverse experience of sales, management, and client relations to the team. Kristen received her BFA in Interior Design from The Art Institute in Tennessee – Nashville.

Get to know Kristen by reading her Q&A.