Kristin Kirkwood

Kristin is a Manager in PwC's International Public Sector practice, leading the firms' work on innovation and sustainability. Most recently, she led numerous large open innovation programs involving public private sector partnerships. Throughout her career, Kristin has supported bilateral and multilateral donors to improve educational outcomes for marginalized girls, support gender integration and inclusion, reduce HIV infections among vulnerable populations, reduce deforestation and degradation, combat wildlife trafficking, encourage investment and inclusive business, and support rule of law. She spent many years in London supporting UK, Swedish, and Norwegian overseas development programs. Kristin has significant experience working in conflict and post-conflict countries including Iraq, Kosovo, and DRC, as well as projects in more than 20 other countries. She holds a BS in Finance from the University of Maryland and is actively pursuing an MA in Sustainability from Harvard University.