Krista Stinson
About Krista Stinson
Krista Stinson is an HR Generalist currently working at Substack in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a diverse background in human resources and program management, having previously held positions at Code for America, Comfy, and Alchemist Accelerator.
Current Role at Substack
Krista Stinson currently serves as an HR Generalist at Substack, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for various human resources functions, contributing to the overall people strategy of the organization. Her work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Code for America
Before joining Substack, Krista Stinson worked at Code for America as a People Operations Manager from 2022 to 2023. She previously held the position of People Operations Specialist at the same organization from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved managing HR processes and supporting organizational development initiatives.
Experience in Recruitment and People Operations
Krista has a background in recruitment and people operations, having worked at Comfy as a Recruiter and People Operations Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Recruiting Coordinator at Comfy from 2018 to 2019. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with skills in talent acquisition and employee engagement.
Educational Background
Krista Stinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her concentration was in Conventions, Meetings, and Event Management, and she also completed a minor in Business Administration. Prior to her university education, she graduated from University City High School in 2009.
Early Career Experience
Krista began her career in the hospitality and operations sectors. She worked at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants as a Front Desk Agent/Concierge from 2013 to 2014 and completed an internship with the same company in 2013. Additionally, she held various roles at Postmates, including Operations Team Lead and Operations Expert, from 2014 to 2015.