Kirsten grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and earned a bachelors degree in sociology from the University California, San Diego. As an athlete in college, she played water polo for UCSD and has always had a love for sports and the water. Kirsten’s professional experience includes teaching, administration, management and operations, with a focus on interpersonal connectivity and enrichment.

Kirsten has been visiting Montana for years and has always felt a deep connection to the landscape, environment, and ecology. In May of 2022, she decided to follow her gut, pack her car, and make the move to live in Montana full time.

Kirsten found Swan Valley Connections by discovering the Wildlife Tracking and Sign class over a year ago. Following SVC on social media, coming to events, and recently participating in the Wildlife Tracks and Sign class, she is excited to be joining the team. She looks forward to sparking curiosity and helping others to see and experience this powerful connection to the natural world, believing this will lead to more conservation and a greater respect for nature.