Tristin is a proud native of Georgetown, Kentucky and a former KUNA SecGen. He started attending Y-conferences in the seventh grade and has experienced the transformative impact of the Y firsthand. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Political Science & International Affairs. Before joining Y-Staff, Tristin worked at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, and as a substitute teacher in Scott County.

Tristin is honored to be advancing the Y’s mission in this new capacity. He is passionate about cultivating students’ civic spirit, and a true believer that youth empowerment and civic education is the antidote to a polarizing political climate.