Kristen Loden

Kristen B. Loden is Campaign Director for the Aspen Institute. She provides overall strategy and direction for the $75M Scholars & Scholarships Campaign, the most comprehensive fundraising program undertaken by the Institute. Kristen has led development programs for The Juilliard School and the Alley Theatre, conducted assessment reviews and campaigns as a development consultant, and served as executive director for Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. She began her career at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. A graduate of Rice University, Kristen brings a passion for excellence in nonprofit advancement and a strong record of relationship-building and major gift fundraising to her work with the Institute.