Kristyn Peck (she, her, hers)

Kristyn Peck has over 18 years of experience in the field of social services and child welfare. Kristyn is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, where they lead a diverse range of services for refugees and asylum-seekers, including case management, mental health, employment, and legal services. Prior to this role, Kristyn served as the CEO of the West Michigan Partnership for Children, overseeing the placement and care of over 1200 children in foster care. Kristyn also held leadership positions at USCCB/Migration and Refugee Services and the International Catholic Migration Commission, where they provided direction and coordination for various child welfare programs. Kristyn has extensive experience in family reunification and trafficking victim services and has received recognition for their advocacy work in the field. Kristyn'sexpertise and leadership have contributed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families across different organizations.

Kristyn Peck completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism, with a focus on News Editorial, and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Maryland. Kristyn attended this university from 1998 to 2002. Following this, in 2003, they pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore. Kristyn'sfield of study during this period included Management, Social Policy, and Child Welfare. After completing their MSW, Kristyn Peck briefly attended York University in 2014, where they earned a Certificate in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies.