Originally from Decatur, IL she has completed, earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL in 2003.After graduating she worked in emergency and trauma departments in several notable hospitals across the country including Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and UCSF in San Francisco, CA. In 2009, Kristin graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA with her Master's in Science of Nursing and was subsequently certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in 2010 as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. After completing her certification, Kristin began providing care in a family practice.