Kristen grew up in the Southern Oregon area and moved to Alaska in 1985. Kristen completed her Registered Nursing degree in 1989 and started her nursing career in Family Practice. Following her passion for OB/GYN, Kristen joined Dr. DeKeyser’s team in 1998. Kristen is married and has three grown children. She and her husband love all Alaska has to offer and enjoy boating and fishing on Prince William Sound, camping on the Kenai Peninsula , cooking, and most of all spending time with their children and extended family. Kristen really enjoys and appreciates getting to know her patients and watching their families grow!