About Kristen

Founder, Writer and
Chief Strategist

I’m a proud second-generation American with a global perspective. I love to travel and I was fortunate to call the United Arab Emirates home for close to three years. Though it’s been years since that season of life, I maintain rusty (but polishable) Arabic-language skills.

When I’m not at my desk in Center City, I enjoy exploring the Philly arts scene, getting better at cake decorating, practicing barre, and following my Yankees (and of late, the Eagles).

My professional happiness comes from writing (ideally, with the cats by my feet and a latte within reach), meandering down research rabbit holes, and connecting with people from all walks of life. I also enjoy reading, paddleboarding, baking and musical theater.

I’m a proud second-generation American with a global perspective. I love to travel and was fortunate to call the United Arab Emirates home for close to three years.

I graduated from Georgetown University with a Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations/Corporate Communications, and from NYU Stern with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business, and a minor in the Arabic language. I am also certified by ProSci and the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) as of 2019, and certified in Cake Decorating by the International Association of Professions.

Education and Certifications:

Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations/Corporate Communications, Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business, New York University
Certificate in Copyediting, Emerson College
Certificate in Change Management, ProSci
Certified Change Management Practitioner, Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)
Certified in Cake Decorating, International Association of Professions