Kyrsten was born and raised in Rockaway Beach Queens. She found her passion in women’s and maternal health while receiving her bachelor’s degree in Community Health from SUNY Cortland. Kyrsten lives steps from the beach with her partner and their 3 year old Golden Retriever. Prior to T.E.A.L.® Kyrsten worked at a series of OBGYN doctors offices and Labor and Delivery Units in hospitals in NYC.