Kristi Thomas-Burtner

Kristi Thomas-Burtner, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kristi currently holds the role of Community Director at Preston Trail Community Church since July 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Community Coordinator at the same organization from February 2022 to July 2023. Kirsti also worked as a Yoga Instructor and Communications professional at Pilates for Life Allen starting in August 2021. Kristi continued their yoga teaching journey at A Wiser Me Blog + Yoga from November 2019 onwards. Additionally, they worked as a Team Leader/Ambassador at Women of Welcome from April 2020 to February 2022.

In the field of yoga instruction, Kristi has also been a Yoga Instructor at Limitless Yoga House from July 2021 to December 2021. Kristi has a long-standing association with SchoolofPermaculture.com as an Administrator/Student Liaison from January 2015 to December 2019.

Before venturing into the yoga industry, Kristi had a rich professional background. Kristi worked as a Communications & Brand Manager and later as the Director of Operations at Time To Revive from January 2015 to August 2015 and from January 2012 to December 2014, respectively. Furthermore, they served as the Vice President/General Manager at Jobing from December 2006 to July 2011. In this role, they provided comprehensive consulting services and oversaw all sales, marketing, and strategic operations. Kristi also held the position of Recruitment & Training Manager at Jobing in 2006, where they were responsible for sourcing and recruiting executive and management level positions during the company's expansion.

Prior to their time at Jobing, Kristi worked as a Human Resources Manager at SmartHealth, Inc. from May 2001 to December 2005. Kristi began their professional career as a HR Specialist II at Varian, Inc. from 1999 to June 2001.

Overall, Kristi Thomas-Burtner, MBA brings a wealth of experience in community management, yoga instruction, communications, and operations to their current role at Preston Trail Community Church.

Kristi Thomas-Burtner holds an MBA degree in Marketing Digital Services from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Kristi completed their MBA education from 2006 to 2008. In addition, they attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2007 for an Executive Education Class focused on Energizing People for Performance. Furthermore, Kristi also attended the Wisconsin School of Business in 2007 to study Effective Sales Management.

As for their undergraduate education, Kristi Thomas-Burtner obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Global Business/HR from Arizona State University West. However, the specific start and end years for their undergraduate education are not provided.

Aside from their formal education, Kristi has completed several certifications. In 2007, they obtained a Master Graduate certification from Rapport Leadership International. Additionally, they have earned a 200 RYT Yoga Certification from Yoga Tree Plano in September 2019 and a Permaculture Design Certificate from SchoolofPermaculture.com in an undisclosed year.