As the Senior Program Officer, Plastics Policy and Markets, Kristen supports the development of the Plastic Waste Reduction Program and its success as a robust and impactful program.  She provides technical guidance and support to project developers, methodology developers, and validation/verification bodies.

Prior to joining Verra, Kristen worked at KPMG as a financial statement auditor of federal and commercial entities. She also supported the ESG assurance practice by researching frameworks, performing benchmarking analysis, and maintaining a working knowledge of developments in corporate ESG reporting.

Kristen is a Certified Public Accountant.  She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from Clemson University.