About Kristen
I’ve been working with older adults and supporting those living with dementia for more than 25 years.
I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge and experience with others so that together we can transform the aging experience for our loved ones and communities.
CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified Advanced Practice Certified Wound Care Nurse
I’ve been speaking and teaching for more than 15 years, and I’m active in professional efforts that support healthy aging and the experience of people living with dementia. Current roles include:
Core faculty member in the Dementia Palliative Education Network
Member of the Dementia Action Collaborative of WA state
Facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association virtual educational experience for long-term care facilities
Co-Director for the Palliative Care Training Center at the University of Washington
Awards include the 2023 Geriatric Nursing Education Award by the Western Institute of Nursing, and the Nurses of Influence Distinguished Practitioner Award by the University of Washington in 2022.
Previous Speaking Engagements
Gerontological Society of America
North Dakota Long Term Care Association
Alzheimer’s Association
International College of Nursing
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Caregiver Summit (Alzheimer’s Association, VA)
National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Professional Memberships
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty