President Vine is continuing a now-beloved tradition at King’s—Lunch in the Lodge brings a King’s alum to have lunch with current students. Together, they enjoy a delicious meal and casual conversation.
President Vine invites students to join him and King’s alum Kristen Tynes, Executive Director of the Justice Supports and Services Division at the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, for a fascinating conversation and an opportunity to connect with an inspiring alum. Reserve your seat at the table by emailing Candice MacDonald (candice.macdonald@ukings.ca) with any dietary restrictions included.
Kristen Tynes, BA’93, became the Executive Director of Justice Supports and Services with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice in 2020.
Kristen joined government as a Communications Advisor with Communications Nova Scotia in 2007 after more than 15 years as a print, radio and television journalist. She went on to serve as Communications Director with a number of government departments.
Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Kristen was the Executive Lead for Strategic Initiatives with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
As an educator and change leader she is a champion for integrated and inclusive systems. Kristen’s work included leading the government’s response to the Commission on Inclusive Education and oversight of the development and implementation of the new Inclusive Education Strategy and model, and the development of the provincial back-to-school plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kristen holds a Master of Arts in African/African Canadian History from the University of Toronto and is also a graduate of Saint Mary’s University (Bachelor of Education) and the University of King’s College (Bachelor of Arts in History).
She is an active community leader and has held positions on the Board of Governors for the University of King’s College and Boards of Directors for the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Pier 21 Museum and the Catapult Youth Leadership Society.
