Kris Kirkpatrick joined the Sacramento Affiliate in July, 2009, as coordinator for all fundraising activities and events. Her previous development experience includes the Folsom Lake College Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Santa Clarita Valley Special Children's Center. Kirkpatrick's passion for the fight against breast cancer is one she feels heart and "sole," having participated in numerous Race for the Cure events and longer walks in San Francisco. Having volunteered in several organizations that focus on activities for youth and high school girls, Kirkpatrick met many mothers and grandmothers who survived breast cancer or who were still in treatment. As a result, she resolved to do what she could to find a cure before any of the girls she mentored would have to face the disease.

Kirkpatrick earned a Bachelors Degree in English and a Masters in Business Administration, both from California Lutheran University.

Kristen Kirkpatrick, MBA
Development Coordinator