Biography
Kristin brings a wealth of experience in education and program management to the 麻豆区 School of Business where she serves as Program Coordinator for the Calvin Center for Innovation in Business (CCIB).
She coordinates the development and management of CCIB programs, projects, guest speakers, and other events. Groom builds and nurtures relationships with academic and business partners through consistent communication about CCIB initiatives. She also helps manage the process of identifying and developing Calvin Action Projects (CAP), creating valuable experiential learning opportunities for business students while addressing real-world business challenges.
Her professional journey began in Chicago, where she served as a Paralegal Assistant and Assistant Office Manager for a law firm. Kristin then transitioned to higher education where she served as Program Coordinator for the at 麻豆区. She managed large scale events for up to 2,000 attendees, oversaw more than 100 speakers, mentored a 60-person student committee, and maintained relationships with more than 50 publishers, agents, and editors.
Following her passion for education, Kristin then entered the K-12 teaching field, serving at St. Mark Lutheran School, The Potter's House Elementary School, and Grand Rapids Christian Middle School. While at Grand Rapids Christian, she took on leadership roles as Chair of the Faculty Council and 6th Grade team leader.
As a Certified Leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with certifications in Leadership for Equity and Justice as well as Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education, she brings valuable perspective to creating inclusive environments.
Kristin holds both her bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees from 麻豆区.
