Kristin Barrett

Kristin Barrett is a seasoned professional with a strong background in education and entrepreneurship. She holds an MBA with Honors from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business and a BSJ from Northwestern University. Currently, she serves as the COO and Director of Enterprise Learning at Collective Academy. Previously, Kristin held various key roles including Chief Operating Officer at Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Senior Director of the Polsky Exchange, Director of Partner Relations at University of Chicago, Vice President at 1871, COO at Techstars Chicago, and Associate at Hyde Park Angels. She also has experience in private equity and venture capital, having worked at Winona Capital Management.