Kristen Prusky

Kristen Prusky is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in advocacy and campaign management. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Wish of a Lifetime since July 2022, Kristen previously held significant roles at AARP, where responsibilities included serving as Communications Manager, Chief of Staff for the Vice President of Campaign Outreach, and Advocacy Program Specialist for New York. Kristen's expertise encompasses strategic communication for national campaigns, grassroots advocacy, social media analytics, and employee communication management. Prior to AARP, Kristen worked as a Chemical Dependency Counselor at St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center and as a Legislative Assistant at Hinman Straub P.C. Kristen holds a Master of Social Work degree focused on Gerontology and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University at Albany, along with an Associate degree in Individual Studies from Hudson Valley Community College.