Kristen Engebretsen, Chief Operating Officer; Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition
Kristen is a nonprofit leader with experience from startups to established national associations. Her 20 years in the fields of arts and education provide her with solid expertise in growing nonprofit organizations and helping them thrive.
Prior to joining SHLB, she was the Director of Strategic Operations for seven years at ArtsUP! LA, a mid-sized arts organization in Los Angeles. Before that, served as the Arts Education Policy Manager at Americans for the Arts for five years. There she was responsible for promoting public policies in education, a prolific blogger, a frequent speaker at national conferences, the author of numerous white papers and e-books, and was the mastermind behind the brand of publications, videos, and toolkits called the Arts Education Navigator.
Additional work experience includes clients such as Arts for the Aging, Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy, Communities in Schools, the Music Center, and the LA County Department of Arts and Culture. Her passion lies in transforming schools, communities, and lives through nonprofit service. She holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California.
