Kristen O'Brien
Writer and lifestyle publicist Kristen O'Brien is happiest when she has multiple trips planned. Born and raised in London, she has spent much of her career in Paris and New York but is proud to add Austin to her list of places she calls home. A graduate of the Columbia University School of Journalism, she has worked in various capacities for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, ELLE and People magazine. Other interesting career romps include working as an editor for the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York, running red carpets for SXSW, traveling with Cirque du Soleil as a VIP host, and consulting on French to English subtitles for a Terrence Malick film