Kristen Brown is an accomplished professional in institutional advancement and marketing within the higher education sector. Currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Clinton College since August 2021, Kristen leads a diverse team, oversees business management procedures, and plays a significant role in fundraising campaign execution. Prior experience includes positions as Director of Marketing and Communications at Clinton College, where Kristen enhanced the college's brand and media presence, and as Director of Alumni Relations and Development at Shaw University, where Kristen developed annual fundraising strategies and strengthened alumni relations. Earlier career experience at Clinton College as the Institutional Advancement Coordinator involved supporting fundraising campaigns and managing communications. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications Concentration in Journalism from Shaw University and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Relations from Full Sail University.