Kristin Thwaites serves as the Director of Communications at Carvana, where the focus is on transforming the car buying experience through innovative technology and customer service. Additional roles include Marketing & Communications VP for The Donum Estate, emphasizing digital transformation in the wine industry; Founder of Accelerate Communications, Inc., focusing on modern communication strategies; and former Director of Communications & Content Marketing for The Family Coppola. Prior experience spans a significant tenure at Olson Engage, where Kristin contributed to award-winning campaigns and established communications strategies for major brands, along with a foundational career at General Motors managing various communications roles. Kristin holds an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Central Florida.