Kristin brings the best of both worlds: the head of a researcher and the heart of a doer. As a former professor and academic researcher, she’s spent years studying what makes communities—and the systems meant to serve them—actually work. Now, she uses that same rigor to help small businesses and government agencies turn bold ideas into actionable plans and measurable results.

She’s led public procurement reform efforts, designed national survey tools, and built strategies that help local vendors get in the game and stay competitive. Through The Amalgamation, she’s helping rewrite the rules—so small businesses don’t just survive public contracting, they shape it.