Originally from Bartlett, Illinois, Kierstyn graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. She joined MEA in 2016 as a member and City employee working in the Parks and Recreation Department, later transferring to the City Treasury Department in 2019. At the end of 2020, she joined the MEA team as a Member Service Representative. In 2023, Kierstyn transitioned to the Assistant Labor Relations Officer position.

In her spare time, Kierstyn enjoys roller skating, hiking, watching movies, and traveling.

Phone: (619) 264-6632, ext. 101
Email: kwalton@sdmea.org