Kristin Hesch, M.S.

Kristin Hesch developed an interest in youth and adolescents while pursuing her Psychology degree at Penn State Behrend, including an internship with The Ophelia Project. She obtained her master's degree in organizational leadership from Mercyhurst University, with a research thesis focused on the roles of empathy and forgiveness in relational aggression. Kristin has spent the past 20 years mentoring middle and high school students in the Erie community through training, speaking, and facilitating networks of connection. Kristin speaks with passion, clarity, and enthusiasm for progress. As an Erie County native, Kristin brings to CORE a passion for strengthening the next generation of our community through partnerships and collaborative efforts.