Kristine is the Communications Director for PolitiHacks where she works to ensure and to promote start-up initiatives and values on all levels of American politics. Kristine has a long history in public service as well as industry experience working for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and AMD. Currently, Kristine is also pursuing her doctorate at the Tetherless Constellation Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Not surprisingly, Kristine's research falls at the intersection of technology, policy, and social cognitive development.