Kristine was born and raised in Connecticut. She began working at a veterinary hospital in 1998 and eventually moved to Colorado in 2002 to attend Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. She graduated with high honors, obtaining an Associates degree of Applied Sciences, and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2004. She spent most of her career working at a large specialty and referral center in Colorado, focusing on emergency medicine, ophthalmology, and anesthesia.
In 2022, Kristine moved back to Connecticut with her husband David, where they now enjoy a quiet life with their two dogs and some chickens. Kristine joined the Surgical Care Specialists team in July 2023.