Kristy Hilands

Kristy Hilands is a seasoned operations and people leader, with significant experience in building and managing organizational culture and volunteer programs, particularly within dynamic and mission-driven environments like Neuralink and Burning Man Project. reuters+2

She possesses a unique background blending arts and administration, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and having contributed to creative projects like the OK Go Rube Goldberg machine, alongside her professional roles in administration and operations at institutions such as Caltech and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. caltech+1

Kristy has extensive experience in volunteer leadership and participatory culture, having held key roles at the Burning Man Project where she focused on developing volunteer programs and fostering community engagement. burningman+1