As Assistant Director of Government Relations at Compass Advocacy, Kirstyn brings experience in legislative affairs, public policy, and strategic communications, with a background in state and local government. Her experience as a former staffer in the Maryland General Assembly and Baltimore City Council has given her firsthand insight into the legislative process, policy development, and constituent engagement.

Throughout her career, Kirstyn has held various positions working for government officials. Prior to joining Compass, Kirstyn served as Legislative Director to a Baltimore City Councilwoman. In this role, she helped shape policy initiatives, advance policy priorities, and address constituent concerns.

Across her government roles, she has conducted policy research and worked with elected officials, government staff, and community stakeholders to advance legislative priorities. Her background in government has given her an understanding of the relationships and processes that shape public policy and legislative outcomes.

Additional Background

While at Salisbury University, Kirstyn created two campus programs that provided employment opportunities for students while addressing unmet needs on campus. She is a recent graduate of American University, an Emerging Leader with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.