Kristen Eastlick is the Senior Vice President at Capital Research Center, a research organization that investigates the countless nonprofits, foundations, and donors seeking to influence public policy. Eastlick is responsible for CRC’s publications, communications, special projects, and the promotion of the organization’s research to multiple audiences. She also manages CRC’s hiring and recruitment efforts (including paid internships). Prior to joining the CRC team, she spent nearly 20 years at Berman and Company, a public affairs/issue advocacy firm that engages in public awareness campaigns to promote limited government, leaving as the firm’s Chief Administrative Officer (and where she was also responsible for nonprofit management, government relations, and talent recruitment). She holds a bachelor’s degree in literature and a master’s degree in political science, both from American University. She currently serves as the Vice President of External Relations of AU’s Alumni Board, and she was appointed by the Alexandria (VA) City Council to serve on the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee. Eastlick serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society, and she is an active member of ASAE—The Center for Association Leadership and the Society of Human Resources Management.