Kristina Tkac has extensive experience in emergency management and public health, serving as the Principal Consultant at Bent Ear Solutions LLC since August 2019, where the primary focus is on supporting local, government, and non-profit organizations in strategy implementation for various missions, including emergency response and disaster management. Previous roles include Certified Personal Trainer at Movement Climbing + Fitness, Emergency Management Consultant at Nusura, and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, emphasizing innovative solutions and critical thinking in emergency management. Kristina has collaborated with various stakeholders in emergency preparedness, led teams for disaster response during AmeriCorps NCCC, and provided support during crises as a Mass Care Administrator with the American Red Cross. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Public Health, a Certificate in Public Health Sciences, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish Language and Literature and English Language and Literature from the University of Mary Washington.