Kristi became licensed in the state of California in 2002, just five years after she became paralyzed, and immediately began working in the freelance field.  Over the 16-plus years Kristi was a freelancer, she reported everything from simple workers’ compensation to complex litigation depositions.

Krist started volunteering in 2011 with the California Deposition Reporters Association.  She served as a district representative and later as president from 2013 to 2014.  Currently, she is the vice president of the Orange County Superior Court Reporters Association and serves on committees for her state associations.

Instead of allowing her earlier challenges to define her, Kristi fought her way back, finding the courage and resilience to rebuild her life. Her journey from this life-changing injury to achieving her dreams as a successful court reporter is the truest testament to what the power of perseverance and a positive mindset can accomplish.  Instead of focusing on the things she could not do, Kristi learned to shift her perspective and focus on what she could.

Kristi firmly believes volunteering for your profession and continuing education is a must. You should never stop striving to improve your knowledge base, your realtime, and your technical abilities. That is what will continue to keep us relevant and a necessary part of the judicial process.