Kristen Szalontai

Development Operations Administrator

As a Development Operations Administrator, Kristen Szalontai (suh-lahn-tay) provides support for all fundraising operations, including database management, donor relationship management activity along with other fundraising efforts to support Fair Food Network in reaching its’ fundraising goals.

A proud Metro Detroiter born and raised in Southfield, Kristen studied Psychology and Women’s & Gender Studies at Hope College, where she developed a passion for addressing systemic inequities like the school-to-prison pipeline. She is an AmeriCorps alumna, having served with City Year before joining City Year Detroit’s staff, where she supported students in under-resourced schools.

Kristen is dedicated to fostering anti-racist practices and creating inclusive spaces that amplify diverse voices. In her free time, she enjoys visiting museums, spending time with her grandmother, and spoiling her dog. An avid learner, Kristen has recently taken up cake batter art as her latest creative pursuit.