Kristen is a staff scientist for the Gene Editing Institute. Her research as a member of the Education and Outreach Group focuses on the development of the CRISPR in a Box Educational Kit and Gene Editing 360 Curriculum. Under funding from the National Science Foundation, Kristen works on the NSF-ATE: Technical Training in Gene Editing grant in coordination with Delaware Technical Community College. Her focus is on bringing gene editing curricula and hands-on laboratory exercises and workshops to college instructors and students across the United States.