Kristin Marin, a passionate advocate for small island developing states' adaptation to climate change, recently graduated from Imperial College Business School with an MSc in Climate Change, Management, and Finance, courtesy of the Chevening Scholarship programme. Her educational background is impressive and includes a certificate in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy, a Bachelor's degree in Economics with Summa Cum Laude 3.97/4.0 from John Carroll University, an Associate degree in Economics and Sociology from St John's College Junior College in Belize, a Certificate in Economic Challenges to African Development (1st) from the University of Cape Town - London School of Economics July School, and a Master of Science in Social Policy and Development for NGOs, Social Policy and Development: NGOs, Merit from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Marin boasts a diverse work history that includes being a Sustainability Consultant at Ampersand Partners, Managing Director at Kcups Belize, an Environment Intern at EY, a Consultant at UrbanDNA, a Telephone Fundraiser at Imperial College London, a Student Ambassador at Imperial College Business School, an Independent Consultant at Development Consultancy, Country Director, Belize & Programme Development Officer at Projects Abroad, an English/Math/Economics Private Tutor, a Development Coordinator at Population Matters, a Fundraising Intern at Hounslow Action For Youth Association, a Researcher at Release, and a Fundraising Intern at One Westminster.