I have had the pleasure of working with Kirsten for 24 years, having met her when I was the International Trade Director for the State of New Hampshire. Throughout New England, Kirsten has been everyone’s go to person for the UK Consulate, whether for business, investment, diplomacy, networking, or fun. As a creative connector, she made everything happen. Because she is so well connected and so knowledgeable in a wide variety of sectors, she has formulated a diversity of ecosystems that are solid and remarkably long lasting. Kirsten’s support through five governors, multiple incoming and outgoing trade missions, many trade development events through the years, various boards that we have both served on, and my personal career path to my private consultancy, my reliance on Kirsten has never waivered. She is strategically mission driven, goal oriented, and authentic in her passion for fostering prosperity. (Dawn Wivell, CEO, Firebrand International)