Kristin is joining us from the Bay Area in California, but has strong connections to the PNW since she grew up in Issaquah and has family and friends in the Seattle area.  Kristin recently fulfilled a long time ambition to become an educator and currently teaches high school math in San Jose.  In her previous career in climate change policy, Kristin managed an academic journal, Climatic Change, consulted on municipal environmental policy, and served as an Environmental Quality Commissioner.

Kristin enjoys hiking, yoga, bicycling, and building Legos.  She is really excited about making yummy vegetarian and vegan meals, helping with the garden, raising chickens and exploring the protected watershed alongside Sunnyside Village.  She is also looking forward to rediscovering her love of skiing when she returns to the area.