Kristin Baranack

Kristin Baranack serves as a Board Member at Grace Horizon since January 2024, focusing on community support for survivors of violence and exploitation. In addition, Kristin holds the position of Membership Co-Chair for Women for Riley at Riley Children's Foundation, starting in November 2023. Kristin's extensive experience with Lincoln Park Zoo includes roles as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, President, Vice President, and Event Chair for major fundraising events, all within the Auxiliary Board since December 2015. Previous experience encompasses roles in wedding planning at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, media sales and research at prestigious organizations such as National Geographic and FX Networks, and an academic background with degrees from the University of Notre Dame, University of Arizona, and Purdue University.