Kristen Cooper (she/her)

Kristen Cooper, the founder and CEO of Blackbird Benefits Collective, is a human development and family studies professional who has spent over two decades in corporate brokerage. Cooper started Blackbird Benefits Collective to create an independent mission-driven employee benefits agency that values social justice, equity, and inclusivity. Based in Portland, Oregon, Blackbird is a B Corp, focusing on partnering with companies that want to do better for their employees. Cooper has vivid experience as the Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant at USI Insurance Services, Principal at Kristen Cooper Consulting, Assistant VP & Co-Practice Leader, Employee Benefits at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Senior Account Executive, Employee Benefits at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, and Employee Benefits Consultant at Mercer.

Kristen Cooper is a seasoned professional with expertise in employee benefits consulting, insurance services, and human resources management. She has strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and social justice skills. Cooper is passionate about promoting equity, advocating for employee rights, and fostering inclusion in the workplace.