Kristen came to Avalon in 2005 with extensive nonprofit fundraising experience. Prior to joining Avalon, Kristen was Deputy Manager for the direct marketing and telemarketing fundraising program at Public Citizen. She also managed the organization’s membership premium products and served on the research committee to develop online product marketing strategies. Kristen’s previous experience also includes managing programs for the Detroit Historical Society and Museums and public relations for the Michigan Opera Theatre.

As an Avalon fundraising program manager, Kristen has skillfully managed the execution dozens of direct mail, online, and telemarketing campaigns for a range of organizations, including Friends of the Smithsonian, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the American Horticultural Society. Kristen’s attention to detail and strong program management abilities keep her client programs on schedule and within budget. Clients and vendor alike appreciate her communication skills, which keep everyone on the same page and ensure campaigns run smoothly.

Outside of Avalon, Kristen loves spending time with her husband and daughter and their chocolate Lab. And when she can, she enjoys beaching with a good novel, attending cultural events, and traveling overseas.