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Kristina Twitty

**** ********** *****, ***********, ** 37416

423-***-****, ad2d6o@r.postjobfree.com

Professional summary

My background and passions focus on “being human” with much of my experience at the intersection of public policy, theology, and bioethics. With over 20 years of public policy, community outreach and non-profit advocacy, my skill set is wide and learned “in the field” usually within the world of advocacy and public policy. Previous work includes positions with three federal Members of Congress, two national non-profits, two state-wide non-profits, election initiatives, local, state and federal campaigns, small business marketing, print sales, campaign consulting, in-home senior care and public speaking & consulting on issues of bioethics since 2006.

Education

Master of Arts

Bioethics, 2016-2020

Trinity International University Graduate School (Deerfield, IL) Graduate Certificate

Biblical and Theological Studies, (emphasis Bioethics) 2005-2008 Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO)

Home Educated

Elementary and high school.

Attended public school for junior high (grades 7-8). Completed GED for “graduation” credit in Georgia at age 17. Work experience

Private Caregiver - January 2023 – Current.

In-home coordinator for personal senior care and home management in Lookout Mountain, TN. Executive Assistant for personal and household financial management, invoicing for caregivers. CareAssist – October 2022 – Current

PRN care-giving shifts as needed and available in the Chattanooga area. President, February 2020 – Current

Decision Care Advocates - Chattanooga, TN

Founder of Decision Care Advocates, I provide support to individuals and families as they navigate medical care decisions at all ages and stages of life. I write and speak as I have the opportunity to discuss these issues and facilitate small group film discussions. 2

PR Consultant, September 2021 – February 2023

RedBalloon.work - Moscow, ID (remote)

Responsibilities: volunteer promoter program, speaking, radio interviews, social media support, networking, podcast production support, newsletter writing. State Grant Manager, September 2017 – July 2019

Life Resources of Georgia - Macon, Georgia

Responsibilities: Oversee the Positive Alternatives for Pregnancy and Parenting grant of

$2,000,000 annually. Develop & manage new grant application and online submission process, create a review process; recruit and brief review committee, organize and oversee review committee meeting, develop and train recipients on invoicing for grant funds, speaking for annual state-wide conference and local staff trainings Accomplishments: in 18 months, I managed three successful grant application and selection cycles to distribute nearly $4 million dollars among 14 pregnancy medical clinics or centers. Facilitated a clean third-party audit of grant recipients. Director of Operations and Lobbyist, April 2014 – Dec 2016 Georgia Life Alliance - Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities: directing legislative affairs, lobbying, events, coalition building, list management, project management, and representing at the organization at national board meetings and conference.

Accomplishments: created, planned (and emceed 2 of the 3 ) annual “Lunch & Learn” events highlighting the work of pregnancy support centers and medical clinics in Georgia. Organized and executed two legislative policy briefings on life issues and GLA’s legislative priorities for state legislators. Lobbied two bills through the legislative process and to the Governor’s desk for signature.

Skills:

Public speaking and presenting

Attention to detail

Organization

Creative communication

Personal connections

Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Google Business Suite

Research

Writing

Community service:

• Board of Directors Member – May 2021- Current

Tennessee Eagle Forum & Tennessee Eagle Forum Foundation

• Usher/Greeter January 2022 - Current

Calvary Chapel Chattanooga

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• Volunteer – Sept 2022 – Current, in training now. Welcome Home of Chattanooga, hospice for homeless

Recent publications:

Bury me in white, and other advance care planning Samaritan Ministries (November 2021) Podcasts:

Kristina Twitty: Bioethicist, Advocate, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and More by The Bioethics Podcast (anchor.fm) (December 2021)

It's time to talk about matter of life - and death - Faith Radio Faith Radio (myfaithradio.com) – from Samaritan Ministries article. (Podcast interview on bottom of page). (January 2022) Personal and professional references available upon request.

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