Kristin lives in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, with her husband Jeff. She is the Advocacy Director for Action Together NEPA and In This Together NEPA. In these roles, she works to advocate for progressive policies and foster a sense of community throughout northeast Pennsylvania. Kristin was raised in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, where her parents still reside. Her parents – both retired educators – fostered her love of learning, theater, and the Arts from an early age. Kristin attended Lehigh University, where she majored in English. When illness curtailed her academic career, she became a passionate advocate for healthcare reform.