Cristen has been working in libraries for more than a decade. In 2011, she moved from California to Austin where she started working for the Austin Public Library. She has been working for Westbank Community Library for the past seven years. Prior to that, she worked with non-profits and in the education sector. Cristen holds master's degrees in education and library science. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, exploring her creative side, and reading as many books as possible. Cristen is the genius behind many of the library’s grab-and-go crafts. She practices everything from needle arts and quilting to painting, collage, scrapbooking, soap making and many other creative hobbies. She usually has at least a couple of projects going at any given time.