Carolyn Kriss

Carolyn Kriss is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations, strategy, and management across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Nourishing Hope, Carolyn leads a team of over 20 in food logistics, finance, and HR for a prominent hunger relief organization in Chicago. Previous roles include Vice President of Strategy at Tovala, where Carolyn managed a data and customer insights team and successfully raised $30 million, and General Manager positions at Capsule and Caviar, where significant market growth and operational improvements were achieved. Carolyn's background also includes strategic roles at Starbucks and a leadership position at Civis Analytics. Carolyn holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.