Kristin Stayer, who manages conferences and events for Mizzen by Mott, has dedicated her career to education and community development. She loves championing leaders, launching strategic partnerships, and creating inspirational spaces for student learning and staff professional development. Stayer holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Anderson University, a master’s in urban studies from Eastern University and a creative placemaking certificate from the New Hampshire Institute of Art.

Before joining Mott, Stayer was national manager of curriculum and content development for After-School All-Stars, where she worked with the leadership team to deliver comprehensive afterschool programs that empower and prepare students for 21st century learning and careers. She spent the prior decade directing Park Place Community Center in Anderson, Indiana, partnering with the neighborhood to develop sustainable solutions to community needs in education, health and food access. She has managed the Best Out-Of-School-Time Breakfast Club blog and now serves as a BOOST Ambassador. Stayer also is an entrepreneur who started a specialty design and events company, creating convenings for corporate clients.

She and her husband are foster and adoptive parents to five children. As a family, they enjoy traveling, playing outdoors and going to baseball games.