About Power To Be


Throughout Kristine’s career, she’s has consulted with individuals and families across a broad spectrum of health conditions - stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and neurological disease – to support their skills in navigating the complexities of living with a disability or chronic illness. Kristine’s greatest enlightenment, however, occurred as a family caregiver herself. Kristine cared for a mother with breast cancer, a father with cardiovascular disease, a stroke and vascular dementia, and in-laws with prostate cancer and early dementia, all while working and raising four children.
Kristine founded POWER TO BE out of her desire to help others connect to resources that enable self-determination, goal achievement, and active community participation. Kristine consults with businesses and non-profits to help individuals find their POWER TO BE in life pursuits.
Kristine earned a Master’s of Science degree in Health Administration and Systems Design from DePaul University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Illinois-Urbana, Certification as a Dementia Practitioner from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, and is a Certified Montessori Demential Care Professional from the International Council of Certified Dementia Professionals. Kristine holds an International John Maxwell Team certification as a speaker, trainer, and coach and is also certified as a Community Wellness Advocate from Living Compass.