Krysten Dejesus-Gillespie

Krysten DeJesus-Gillespie is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in risk management and policy development. Currently serving as Risk & Policy Manager at Teach For America since August 2019, Krysten previously held multiple roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, including Risk & Ethics Specialist and Risk & Ethics Coordinator, where responsibilities included overseeing the Vendor Intake Management Program and refining operational processes. Earlier experience includes serving as Finance Coordinator at Planned Parenthood and as an Account Executive at Yelp, guiding businesses in utilizing the platform effectively. Krysten holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature from SUNY New Paltz.