Kirstyn Ooten (she/her) serves as the Program Coordinator for the Appalachian Center for Equality (ACE). A proud alum of ACE’s youth program, Kirstyn has dedicated her career to working in nonprofits, focusing on social justice and community development. Kirstyn is a Mingo County, West Virginia native, and is deeply committed to helping make the state a sustainable place for young people to flourish. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, spending time with her nephews, and exploring new places.