Kristie Conklin

Kristie Conklin is an experienced workforce development professional with a strong background in managing training programs and funding initiatives. Currently serving as Workforce Development Manager at ComEd since September 2020, Kristie oversees FEJA programming and state reporting, facilitating $30M in funding for contractor training aimed at enhancing opportunities for diverse candidates in renewable energy careers. Prior roles include Program Officer at the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, where Kristie managed $1.5 million in workforce funding, and Director of Community Development Initiatives at the University of Chicago, where formative vocational training and apprenticeship programs were developed. Kristie has a demonstrated history of enhancing civic partnerships and has contributed significantly to employment access through various initiatives at the University of Chicago and The Cara Program. Educational credentials include participation in the Executive Education Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a degree in Public Policy from DePaul University.