Kristie started working in human services in 1995 as an Associate Coordinator for REM-Kalona. She was promoted to Coordinator for REM-Washington. She worked 5 years at UIHC in Substance Abuse.  She was hired at Linn County in 1999 as a case manager, funder, and later the Coord. of Linn Co. MHDD. She currently is a Substitute Teacher. She ended up here in October 2022 less than part time and now part time as an Administrative Support Professional. 

Kristie graduated from Marshalltown Community College and UNI with a BA in Social Work.