Kirsten is passionate about living mindfully, empowering women on the margins of society, and promoting ethical design in the artisan craft sector. She has traveled extensively (over 40 countries), building meaningful long-term relationships with artisans, designers, and local guides.

Kirsten is a visionary leader with 25 years experience in the social business and non-profit sector. She has helped to launch and grow both impact businesses and global nonprofits such as Raven + Lily and Tirzah International and is the founder of Artist & Nomad. She has mentored and coached female change-makers across the world and helped develop a global emerging leader curriculum now used in 35 countries. She helps design and renovate large impact projects such as retreat centers, storefronts, and nonprofits. She is a textile, natural dye, and fiber enthusiast. Kirsten has also served as an art director and production designer for film projects ranging from commercials and music videos to features. She is currently directing and producing an award winning feature documentary on artisans.

Her real passion lies in exploring the intersection of faith with creation care, creativity, and contemplation. She practices Franciscan spirituality and actively lives out those convictions in her everyday life. Kirsten is also a nature enthusiast and a Texas Master Naturalist as well as an active artist who loves to paint in nature and invite others to join her.

With ARTIST & NOMAD, Kirsten offers her experience and expertise to curate travel experiences, develop and source ethical products, and empower people to think about all levels of ethics involved in our everyday choices, especially revolving around the world of slow living and slow design.