Kristin Lewton is the Executive Director and Founder of the non-profit organization, In This Together. Created in 2013 In This Together was born as an idea in her thesis for her masters, and has since become a leading provider of Life Skill Service Assistance in the Troutdale region of Oregon.

Kristin's commitment to providing comprehensive support to people with disabilities and their families, began she was young child. Her nephew's premature birth of 28 weeks presented with physical challenges.  Kristin knows that everyone is deserving of the best quality of life, which can be achieved through assistance in life skill development. In This Together's mission eloquently explains its goal: "To provide comprehensive and inclusive supports that enhance the living for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Ensuring safe activities within their communities and assisting with communication, independence, and relationship building." In this Together has become such a crucial partner of the community that it has expanded with the creation of a business service center called My Brother's Keeper that serves all of the Troutdale community.

A gathering place for all to enjoy supported employment, movies, and leisure reading, My Brother's Keeper promotes unity, communication and the building of friendships. Over the next 3 to 5 years Kristin's plans for In This Place is to offer supportive employment services and a shared housing facility.

In addition to her own work, she is a supporter and affiliate of APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First), Estacada Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Resource Association, and the Non-Profit Association of Oregon. In her spare time she enjoys reading, being outdoors, traveling throughout the United States, and people watching.

She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Northcentral University, and is working toward her doctoral degree in Business Administration focused in Human Resources, expected in 2019. She resides in Troutdale, Oregon.

Worldwide Association of Notable Alumni Member Kristen Lewton, MBA, PhD Candidate can be found on the Association Directory, where she is looking forward to networking with you.