Kristin Dizon

Kristin Dizon is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in journalism and public relations. Currently serving as the Director of Development for Community Funded Journalism at The Seattle Times since September 2019, Kristin previously held the position of Director of Communications at Seattle Foundation, where strategic external communications highlighted community impact and philanthropy. Kristin's background includes roles as Communications Manager at Casey Family Programs, Director of Communications at Strategies 360, and multiple freelance positions, demonstrating a strong ability to craft compelling narratives. With a foundational career in reporting at Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Daily Camera, Kristin's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University.