MDC
Kristin Feierabend has extensive work experience in various roles related to community development, urban programs, and learning and impact. Their most recent position is as the Director of Learning & Impact at MDC since November 2021. Prior to that, they worked as an Area Agent for Urban Programs at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension from November 2016 to October 2021, where they focused on advancing the organization's relevance and impact in urban areas. Kristin also played a key role in the development of Wake County's Social & Economic Vitality initiative.
From September 2012 to October 2016, Kristin worked as a Program Manager at The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group, managing national peer learning networks and designing strategic initiatives for community organizations. Kristin served as a Program Associate at the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service from September 2010 to August 2012.
Kristin's earlier experience includes roles such as Sustainable Communities Intern at the Asheville Design Center in 2011, Project Coordinator at the Department of Planning and Community Development in Montpelier, VT from August 2008 to August 2010, and Stormwater and Urban River Intern at Upstate Forever in 2007.
Kristin also served as a Furman Advantage Teaching Fellow at Furman University in a social problems course in 2007, and as an Outreach and Marketing Intern at Appalachian Sustainable Development in 2006.
Kristin Feierabend earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Environmental Studies, from Furman University in the years 2004 to 2008. Kristin pursued further education at Tufts University from 2010 to 2012 and obtained a Master's degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
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