Kristen was born and raised on Long Island.  She attended Earl L Vandermeulen high school in Port Jefferson and SUNY Oneonta where she played Tennis, studied Business and Art.  Her first career was in advertising where she worked in agencies in NYC, Connecticut and eventually back on Long Island.  

After years spent in advertising, Kristen realized her passion is working with her family and friends in the local community she grew up in.  In 2003 she became a licensed insurance agent and joined Maiella Associates - to work along side her father, Jim.  She handles the day-to-day operations of the agency.  

Kristen lives in Mount Sinai with her fiancé Chris, and son Jack.