Kristen Chittenden
About Kristen Chittenden
Kristen Chittenden serves as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2022. She has a background in law and business, having earned her M.B.A. from the University of Tampa and previously worked as General Counsel at Lykes Bros. Inc.
Work at Turnitin
Kristen Chittenden currently serves as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked as Associate General Counsel at Turnitin from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to various legal initiatives and supported the company's compliance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Chittenden earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.
Background
Before joining Turnitin, Kristen Chittenden worked at Lykes Bros. Inc. in various legal capacities. She served as General Counsel from 2018 to 2021, where she managed legal affairs for the company. Additionally, she held the position of Staff Attorney/Corporate Secretary for a brief period in 2018, contributing to the legal framework of the organization.
Professional Experience
Kristen Chittenden has accumulated significant legal experience throughout her career. At Lykes Bros. Inc., she spent three years as General Counsel, focusing on corporate legal matters. Her transition to Turnitin marked a progression in her career, where she has taken on more responsibilities in a senior legal role. This trajectory reflects her expertise in corporate law and compliance.