Kristen Polakiewicz is a Clinical Health Educator/Wellness Coach at Kaiser Permanente. After getting her degree from Boston University, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, working as a Community Health Educator. Upon returning to the States, she moved to Napa and worked in maternal and family health at Healthy Moms and Babies and Child Haven. Her passion for patient advocacy and lifestyle medicine drives her to bring wellness to individuals, families, and the community at large through various programs and collaborative projects.
Outside of work, Kristen enjoys being outside with her family. Hiking, camping, biking, and roller skating are a few ways they spend time together.