Kristen Obarka Running for Grand Island Town Council

My name is Kristen, and I am running for Grand Island Town Council. I would be greatly honored to represent all the residents of this very special community.

First and foremost, I am a wife to my husband, Michael and mother to my daughter, Madelyn. The three of us have been proud Grand Island residents for the past 10 years. I love this community and want to work to make it the best for everyone who lives here.

I have my PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and worked in the non-profit health and human services field for 20 years. I now work for a full-scale human capital firm that does recruiting, retention, training and development and succession planning all focused around how the brain functions best at work. From my educational and work experience I would bring numerous essential skills that would benefit the community like leadership, organizational development, strategic planning as well as emotional intelligence, effective communication, and empathy.

I have volunteered in the Grand Island community since moving to the island. Currently, I am the President of Grand Island Junior Vikings Football & Cheer and the Veronica Connor Middle School PTA president.

Again, I would be honored to serve the community as a Grand Island Town Council Woman, and I ask for the privilege of your vote on November 7, 2023.