Kristina Kilpatrick (Sonstroem)

Kristina (Sonstroem) Kilpatrick is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in community initiatives and youth programming. Currently serving as Manager of Community Initiatives and Partnerships at Champions for Children, Kristina oversees various projects including Talk, Read, Sing, the Holiday Tree project, and the diaper project. Previously, as a Parent Educator, Kristina utilized the Parents as Teachers curriculum and facilitated the Baby Matters class for first-time parents. Kristina also worked as the Administrative Assistant of Youth Ministries at St. James United Methodist Church, where responsibilities included curriculum planning and event execution. Additional experience includes an internship at The US Institute Against Human Trafficking focused on grant writing and program development, as well as a prior internship at Champions for Children that involved developmental screenings and data evaluation. Kristina holds a Master's degree in Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida.