After two years in general business administration at Bentley College, Kristen switched gears and attained her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from UNH. In 2012 she accepted the Executive Director position at Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine, and in her tenure has led the organization through a $7M multi-phased capital campaign and operational transition to a state-of-the-art conservation medicine and nature center facility, along with sustainable growth and expansion of services and community impact. She is a member of the Nottingham Conservation Commission and Leadership Seacoast Alumni. One of the highlights of her position beyond promoting the intersection of wildlife, environmental and human health, is sharing the tools used for CFW’s recent successful growth with other non-profits and organizations in the field, particularly around topics of work culture, sustainable growth and strong financial strategy.