​Kristy charted her own path throughout her career and has demonstrated professional and external leadership achievements in the fields of engineering, and multiple professional organizations both within STEM and DE&I. Demonstrated outstanding leadership in the organization, Kristy exhibits a clear understanding of how her career path contributes to her achievements. She works to enrich the conversation of what it means to be a successful leader in STEM and DE&I and strives to advance and honor the contributions of women at all stages of their careers.  Kristy recognizes the successes of women who enhance the engineering profession and empathizes with those that struggle.  Passionate to make the workplace accessible for all employees, Kristy raises awareness to help correct the stereotypes and biases faced by those with diverse abilities.  Exemplary professionalism and leadership at work and in the community are Kristy’s hallmark.  Kristy’s has demonstrated her commitment and passion throughout her career to support those without a voice.  She underscores this devotion by mentoring emerging women engineers, as well as volunteering to speak or mentor annually during National Women’s Month.