Kirsten Benefiel

Kirsten Benefiel serves as Chief Operating Officer at BOXIE and holds a board member position at Pioneer Management Consulting. As a Fractional Executive at Exit 63 Ventures, Kirsten provides strategic, operational, and customer experience expertise to companies undergoing significant transitions. Additionally, Kirsten is an adjunct professor in the Executive MBA program at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, focusing on entrepreneurial mindset and innovation. Previously, Kirsten ascended from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer at HSS, leading a successful transformation and merger with Tarian Holdings. Other notable roles include Vice President of Client Engagement at ViaWest, Senior Director of Investor Relations, and Chief of Staff at Newmont Corporation, along with extensive experience at Accenture in customer care and consulting. Kirsten earned an MBA from the University of Denver and a BA in Communication/Public Relations from the same institution.