Kristin joined the TMW Center in 2023. As Research Coordinator, she works on multiple projects coordinating ongoing assessments and piloting new research ideas. Kristin enjoys building partnerships with families, schools, child care centers, and community agencies. She simultaneously works on additional educational research projects with the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. Kristin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and prior to her work in research, she worked with all ages of students as a school social worker. Kristin’s favorite book from early childhood is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.