Kristen Fogerty graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of St. Thomas. She began working at Greater Twin Cities United Way over 21 years ago as a Database Specialist for a youth information and referral line. Eighteen years ago, she became a 2-1-1 Resource Specialist. Sixteen years ago, she became an AIRS Certified Community Resource Specialist-Database Curator. Last year she was promoted to 2-1-1 Resource Program Manager of the database curator team. Her favorite color is purple, and her favorite books/television shows/movies are psychological thrillers. She lives in Hudson, Wisconsin, with her husband and Bichon Frise dog.