Kristen Salkas

Dr. Kristen Salkas is the Director of Innovation at Envision Unlimited. She earned her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago and brings over 12 years of experience in the disability field. Kristen has published in peer-reviewed journals, spoken at national conferences, and teaches as an adjunct instructor. Passionate about translating research into practice, she is committed to building inclusive systems that center the voices of people with disabilities. When she’s not exploring the latest disability research, you’ll find her training for her next triathlon.

Dr. Salkas currently serves as Conference Co-Chair, bringing experience from her previous leadership service on the ATI Board.