“Since hearing Kristen’s keynote, I often find myself echoing her words: ‘Bring your whole self, because the world needs your whole self.’ Relevant advice for us all. So how do we unleash our power, our courage, and move toward the unknown? Through the principles of A Generous Heart, [with] solidarity, reciprocity and agency. My heart is still giving you a standing ovation. Thank you, Kristen!”

-Emily Happy, The Philanthropy Collective

I speak and perform truth to power

Keynotes

  • South Sound Philanthropy Summit, University of Washington Tacoma

  • West Seattle Food Bank Annual Dinner and Auction

    Podcasts

  • Do Good Better with Patrick Kirby

  • Dying to Live with Kristen Elliott

  • For Small Nonprofits with Erik Hanberg

    Performances

  • Mamalogues, a comedy variety showcase about motherhood, benefiting WestSide Baby and Open Arms Perinatal Services

    Workshop Leadership

  • Oaxaca Lending Library Terrace Talk and Workshop, in partnership with Radical Flexibility Fund: The Future of Philanthropy: Giving Circles as a Radical Community Approach

  • Holiday Gift Giving and Receiving in partnership with The Works Seattle

  • Money and Meaning session presented during the Salish Sea Bioneers conference at the Whidbey Institute