Kristen Eatch has extensive experience in communications and project management, currently serving as the Tourism Coordinator and Communications Advisor for the City of Barrie since May 2022. Prior to this role, Kristen worked for Downtown Barrie BIA as a Project Manager, where responsibilities included leading communications and public relations strategies and managing event marketing for large community events. Kristen's background also includes a position as Lead Listing Coordinator with The Peggy Hill Team, handling client relationships and overseeing numerous listings, contributing to significant growth in new clients. Previous roles involved tutoring students in foster care and working in various capacities at literary agencies and a bookstore, alongside a strong academic foundation with degrees from the University of Toronto and Ryerson University in literature, philosophy, and publishing.