Kristen joined EQUS in 2020 as the Communications and Engagement Manager. She promoted quantum and the work done at EQUS to EQUS members, other physicists and the public. This included managing the EQUS website and social media, writing news stories, and helping to coordinate events and outreach activities, such as the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip. Kristen was a strong advocate for improving equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM and supported EQUS’ equity, diversity and inclusion committee, which helped to drive cultural change at EQUS and in the broader STEM community, to ensure everyone feels welcome and can achieve success.