Kristin Hambleton has more than 25 years of sales, marketing, and management experience including a decade spent in the senior living industry. She previously worked as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Continuum CRM, a company that offers senior living software solutions. In her current role as the Sales & Marketing VP for Sunrise Senior Living, Kristin oversees, directs and manages marketing, communications and census development. She oversees lead management systems and establishes staff trainings and education for marketing and admissions employees, and directs marketing and sales staff for more than 30 PSL locations.

"I always look forward to the SMASH conference and have been attending since its inception. Because of this conference, I have had the ability to form peer relationships across the country, and further develop my professional skills. I've always enjoyed the conference sessions that are specifically targeted to address emerging trends and existing challenges in our industry. I go back every year energized with new ideas and validation of best practices. I tell everyone that I meet that if there is only one conference you can attend, that they have to come to SMASH!"