Kristin Austin has served as Secretary for Safeguarding since 2023. Prior to coming to the Jesuit Conference, she spent 15 years working with the former Maryland and USA East Jesuit Provinces.

After attending Saint Joseph’s University for undergrad, she volunteered with JVC Northwest and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Maryland.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and serves as survivor assistance coordinator for several male religious institutes. She presents regularly at various conferences and workshops, nationally and internationally, and has been a part of the team representing North America at the International Safeguarding Conference for the past several years.

Kristin lives in Maryland with her family and multiple pets.