Kristen Grabenstein

Kristen Grabenstein serves as the Officer of Strategic Philanthropy at GlobalGiving since July 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from previous roles such as Philanthropy Advisor at the Cleveland Foundation and Community Relations Manager at Forest City Realty Trust. At the Cleveland Foundation, Kristen cultivated strong relationships with constituents while creating an award-winning philanthropic education program and speaking at various conferences. At Forest City Realty Trust, Kristen developed corporate citizenship strategies and managed community investment budgets, effectively driving partnerships and volunteer programs. Kristen's career started at EY as a Senior Auditor, where skills in problem-solving and client service were recognized. Educational qualifications include a BS in Business (Organizational Leadership) from Miami University, a Master of Arts in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from New York University, and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Virginia.