School
Kansas State University, University of Sussex
Expertise
Royal Family, Politics, Pop Culture
- Kristin lived in England for graduate school, and she's followed all the news and drama surrounding the royal family ever since. She even got a chance to attend the opening of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal and interview Chef Mich Turner, who's baked cakes for the royals.
- Wellness — for the self and for the planet — has long been a passion of Kristin's.
- She's interviewed innovators in a variety of wellness fields, ranging from skincare creators to ocean advocates to farm-to-table chefs.
Experience
As a writer for The List, Kristin enjoys learning and telling stories about things impacting the world now, from politics and pop culture to sustainability and self-care. She started freelance writing over ten years ago, and she has had bylines in a variety of publications, including 7x7.com, BBC Travel, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Conde Nast Traveler, Paste, Departures, and more. She co-authored the award-winning "Kansas Trail Guide: The Best Hiking, Biking, and Riding in the Sunflower State."
Education
Kristin received her B.A. in English literature from Kansas State University and her M.A. in creative and critical writing from University of Sussex.
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Experts
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