Kristin Thwaites

Kristin Thwaites serves as the Director of Communications at Carvana, where the focus is on transforming the car buying experience through innovative technology and customer service. Additional roles include Marketing & Communications VP for The Donum Estate, emphasizing digital transformation in the wine industry; Founder of Accelerate Communications, Inc., focusing on modern communication strategies; and former Director of Communications & Content Marketing for The Family Coppola. Prior experience spans a significant tenure at Olson Engage, where Kristin contributed to award-winning campaigns and established communications strategies for major brands, along with a foundational career at General Motors managing various communications roles. Kristin holds an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Central Florida.