Kristen was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa becoming the first Iowa native to join the team.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wartburg College, where she also played volleyball for the Knights.  She then went on to obtain her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  She is now board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Kristen is excited to help change patient's lives through general surgery.  She enjoys the hands-on nature that this specialty provides and the ability to work with patients of all ages, creating lasting relationships through medicine.

Kristen lives in Lincoln and in her spare time she enjoys staying active, being outdoors, cheering on the Cyclones (and the Huskers), and spending quality time with family and friends.

As a Physician Assistant with General Surgery Associates, Kristen assists in direct patient care in the office, hospital, and surgery.