Kristin Atkins

“When I’m learning something new and complex, a combination of methods is the best way for me to master it. I love the team dynamic – discussing the topic, hearing other ideas and opinions, building visuals – but then I need time to reflect, time to read and think it through.”

Bio
Kristin serves as Chief Communications & Development Officer. She has 20 years of development and communications experience, with a decade of experience in education technology. Before joining Digital Promise, Kristin was with Qualcomm, Inc., where she headed up business development for Qualcomm Education. Prior to that she ran the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility program, where she built the education vertical from the ground up, which eventually spanned 40 projects across the globe. The goal of each project was to ensure everyone had access to learning opportunities through internet connectivity. In her free time, when she’s not on adventures with her family, including her three little learners, she volunteers as a Girl Scout co-leader for two troops. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. You can reach her at k.atkins@digitalpromise.org.