Advisory Panel Member Profile
Kristen Elkins
Opengate, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer |
Areas of Expertise
Your Customers – Their Journey, Empathy & Storytelling
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Kristen has served as the Chief Operations Officer at Opengate since 2019, after holding a previous role there as Chief Compliance Officer. She joined the organization in 2018, bringing with her a unique range of experiences and over a decade in progressively higher-level roles in program development and quality improvement, and in the administration of those services, to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Kristen holds degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a Forensic Psych specialization from St. John’s University, where she was also a member of the Cross Country and Track teams. An avid runner and community builder, Kristen recently founded Black Rock Runners, a free run club based in her hometown. In her free time, Kristen enjoys traveling, chasing adventure, and trying new foods. |