Kristina is committed to her community outreach efforts on behalf of American veterans and also enjoys speaking at schools, libraries, museums, and for history-related events. The descendant of a soldier in the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War, her "Leaving a Mark" presentation focuses on the importance of the role we each play in maintaining our genealogical legacies for the enrichment of future generations. She also enjoys donating her time as a history tutor, especially assisting in student research for Civil War projects and reports.

She channels her passion for history into her "Daughter of the 24th Michigan" blog, which features articles on Michigan history, genealogy, American Civil War news, 18th - 20th century Americana music, and much more. Through her blog, she hopes to not only share her pride in her heritage but also to instill in others a passion for history and provide a source of educational and thought-provoking information on Michigan's rich past. The "Daughter of the 24th Michigan" blog is recognized by the Civil War Trust, a national organization committed to the restoration and preservation of America's Civil War battlefields.

Kristina also volunteers as co-administrator of the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry's Facebook social media page.

A sixth-generation Michigander whose ancestors first came to Detroit in the 1840s, Kristina is a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861 - 1865, the Austin Families Association of America, Austin Families Genealogical Society, and has been a governor-appointed Honorable Kentucky Colonel for 20 years. In conjunction with the Michigan Civil War Sesquicentennial, Kristina plans to be active as a civilian Civil War reenactor and living historian.

Her future goal is to become a historical novelist and screenplay writer.