Kristen was born and raised in Michigan. Upon high school graduation, she attended the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. She later started her career in the food service industry, working in management for Pizza Hut and Logan’s Roadhouse. She was on the corporate training team with Logan’s. She then transitioned into positions with Tennova Healthcare, serving as assistant director of Food and Nutrition, and later served as director. She has fifteen years of culinary management experience. She is excited to bring her experiences and passion for food services to serve our Todd County students!