Kristin is the Director of Community Entrepreneurship for Edson E+I, helping develop local entrepreneurial ecosystems and supporting the activation of the place-based innovation spaces network.

Kristin is a community builder working with entrepreneurs and community partners to create thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems. She has led several transformative ecosystem-building projects in a diversity of communities.

She is an alum of ASU and has a master's in organizational communications from Texas A&M.

Kristin has a variety of professional certifications as a small business counselor, mentor and facilitator.