Kristen Harter (they/them)

Kristen (they/them) is one of the Implementation Specialists for the Sexual Health for Adolescents Rooted in Equity (SHARE) program. They are a proud Sexual Health & Sexuality educator who travels across Michigan to provide inclusive , evidence based sex education for LGBTQ+ youth & other workshops for supportive adults in their communities. Kristen was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where they earned a bachelor's degree in Women's & Gender Studies from the University of Toledo. Their facilitation approach is rooted in radical empathy & fostering community with one another and they are deeply honored to serve young people of Michigan. Kristen's favorite part of the job is having the ability to be a queer adult in the lives of young queer people because it not only promotes positive representation but can also give queer folks the ability to safely dream and plan their own futures. Both in work and at home Kristen strives to destigmatize conversations and services around sexual health and reproductive healthcare services. On any given day you can find Kristen daydreaming in Ypsilanti, MI where they reside with their wife, cat, and bearded dragon.