Kristina is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with a decade of experience orchestrating diverse events, from large-scale corporate and medical conferences to intimate rare disease family gatherings and weddings. Her career began in-house with prominent associations like the New York State Bar Association, before transitioning to third-party planning to broaden her expertise. This journey ignited a passion for community engagement, leading her to pursue a Master's Degree in Meeting & Event Management with the goal of directly supporting a foundation's mission. Kristina resides in Albany, NY with her husband, Josh, and their two dogs, Lila and Ronin.