Kristen Ebert
About Kristen Ebert
Kristen Ebert serves as the Director of Business Continuity & Crisis Response at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in critical infrastructure protection and risk management, she has over 12 years of experience in business continuity and emergency preparedness.
Work at American Electric Power
Kristen Ebert has held the position of Director of Business Continuity & Crisis Response at American Electric Power since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategies related to business continuity and crisis management. Prior to this position, she worked as a Business Continuity Analyst at the same company for eight years, starting in 2016. Her work in Columbus, Ohio, focuses on enhancing organizational security measures and ensuring the resilience of business operations.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Ebert earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from The Ohio State University, studying Political Science and Public Affairs Journalism from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in critical infrastructure protection and risk management. She specializes in designing, conducting, and evaluating exercises for emergency preparedness, as well as financial management to support business continuity programs.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Kristen Ebert worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Lead Associate for twelve years, from 2004 to 2016. This experience contributed to her extensive knowledge in crisis response and organizational security. Additionally, she briefly served as a Public Policy Intern at the National MS Society in 2004, where she gained insights into public policy and advocacy.
Achievements
Kristen Ebert has developed significant skills in cyber incident response planning, which enhances enterprise resilience. Her work in business continuity and crisis response has positioned her as a knowledgeable leader in the field, contributing to the sustainability of programs designed to manage risks and prepare for emergencies.