Kristi holds industry qualifications from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in jewelry fabrication and gemology, working as a Graduate Gemologist for an independent appraisal company in Houston, Texas before becoming a physical therapist.

She has dabbled in various mediums including, metal, timber, textiles and clay. Kristi’s work has been sold online and in retail stores in California, Texas and internationally since 2007. Several of her pieces were showcased in an exhibition at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

Kristi is originally from Texas. She is currently based in Melbourne, Australia.