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What I Bring To A Board
Strategic Clarity
Cuts through complexity to help boards focus on what truly matters.
Decision Quality
Improves how decisions are framed, discussed, and ultimately made.
Constructive Challenge
Surfaces blind spots and unspoken assumptions in a productive, non-disruptive way.
Effective Boardroom Dynamics
Ensures discussions are balanced, inclusive, and outcome-oriented.
Board Experience
Futuri Media
Board Member
Contributing to strategic oversight and organizational growth for a leading technology company in the media industry.
National Speakers Association
President (2010–2011), Board Member (2005–2012)
Led a national organization through strategic and operational leadership at the board level.
- Chair, Executive Compensation Committee, established process and metrics of the association Executive
- Chair, Nominating Committee, established process for association leadership succession/pipeline
- Member of Audit Committee
Downtown Hampton Development Council
President (2002), Board Member (1999–2002)
Provided governance and strategic direction for economic development initiatives.
American Red Cross – Hampton Roads Chapter
Board Member (1995–2000)
Supported governance and community impact efforts for a major nonprofit organization.
Professional Background
Kristin is a recognized expert in facilitating executive and board-level conversations. She has worked with senior leadership teams across industries to improve alignment, strengthen decision-making, and drive better strategic outcomes.
Her work uniquely positions her to contribute in the boardroom not as an operator, but as a catalyst for better thinking and better decisions.
Why Kristin
Many board members bring functional or industry expertise. Kristin brings something different and increasingly essential:
The ability to elevate how a board thinks, engages, and makes decisions.
Her presence in the boardroom helps ensure that the right conversations happen and that they lead to meaningful outcomes.
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Kristin’s guidance through our three annual strategic offsite meetings was invaluable, and during the time we worked together, the company grew nearly 5x in revenue and nearly 6x in profit. Her influence is very much part of that success.
Sean Lockwood, CEO, Touchmath
We could not have met our ambitious goals without Kristin’s critical insights, expertise, and invaluable experience. If you need an expert facilitator who can deliver superb results quickly and under pressure – she is the person to call!
Peter Daly, CEO, US Naval Institute
Kristin Arnold facilitated a critical board meeting for my association that ultimately would change the direction of the organization. She was enormously helpful and sparked critical thinking that shifted perspectives and fostered commitment to action. The meeting became the foundation for organizational change!
Pamela Schmidt, Executive Director, The Association of Learning Providers (ISA)
Kristin brings indispensable experience and intuition to the board room. Whether you are launching a new product, developing a customer success strategy, or debriefing from a major project, we highly recommend Kristin to shepherd the process. Once you’ve had Kristin facilitate an important meeting, you’ll never go back!
Daniel Anstandig, CEO , Futuri Media
Kristin did an outstanding job as facilitator for the U.S.-South Africa Aviation Leadership Forum. Her skills in bringing people together to positively interact and debate critical aviation leadership skills was a major reason for the overall success of the Forum.
Spencer Dickerson, Global Operations SVP, American Association of Airport Executives
Thank you very much for doing such an amazing job at moderating our Customer Advisory Council last week. I really appreciate how well you keep things moving without ever feeling like we have to rush or cut things off awkwardly. I feel we are so much more effective with our time with you there – Thank you!
Greg Mys, Director of Customer Experience, Accuform
Kristin Arnold’s work and expertise on our Strategic Plan made a significant difference to our Association as we move forward. We’ve seen a shift of focus that really takes into consideration of all “members across Canada” which has been pretty remarkable to be part of that change.
Amber Capotosto, CNM, 2021-2022 CSNM Past President
