Kristen Bagwill, MBA, MA, is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Communications + Marketing at Stephens College since July 2023, Kristen is also the Founder and CEO of COMM-Unity, a business focused on creating impactful written content for small businesses. With a solid background as a Freelance Small Business Marketing and Communications Consultant and Writer/Editor since 2017, Kristen has previously held pivotal roles, including Employee Development Manager at the Missouri Department of Transportation and International Contracts Administrator at The Boeing Company. Educational credentials include a Master's in Communications, Training and Development from Lindenwood University and an MBA in International Business Administration from Missouri State University, along with a B.S. in the same field.