As part of the Workforce and Economic Development Unit, Kristen assists state agencies,
local governments, development authorities, regional commissions, and other economic
development related organizations to provide applied research and technical assistance
focused on economic development and related topics. Kristen has over 20 years of experience
in economic development and most recently, she served as regional project manager
with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). While at GDEcD, she assisted
with existing industry expansions and regional recruitment projects. Kristen worked
with University of Georgia Archway Partnership, launching the Griffin-Spalding County
community partnership in 2015. She also worked with Southern Crescent Technical College,
the Henry County Development Authority, and the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
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- Ed.D. Workforce Education, University of Georgia
- M.B.A., Georgia Southern University
- B.S. Public Relations, Georgia Southern University
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