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Kristen Bugaris has a diverse work experience in marketing and communications. Kristen started their career at Sheldon I. Dorenfest & Associates as an Associate while attending graduate school. Kristen then worked at Greentarget Global Group as an Associate Vice President, where they worked with professional services organizations to advance their marketing agendas through media relations and marketing strategies. Kristen then joined Grant Thornton LLP, first as an External Communications Manager and later as the External Communications Leader, where they developed and executed the firm's external communications strategy. Kristen then moved on to Envoy Global as the Director of Corporate Communications, responsible for the company's public relations program, content development, social media strategy, and internal communications. Most recently, Kristen held the role of Director of Marketing and Communications at Locke Lord LLP.

Kristen Bugaris completed their Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, Public Relations from Eastern Illinois University between 1999 and 2003. Kristen then pursued a Master of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising from DePaul University from 2003 to 2005.