Kristen Crean

Director of Advancement

A nonprofit fundraising professional for more than 25 years, Kristen is delighted to be a part of the Heronfield community. Her past experiences include serving as Executive Director of the Tate House Museum in Portland, Maine; Director of Development at Spurwink, a Maine behavioral healthcare agency; Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Fryeburg Academy; and development and communications positions at Sweetser, Maine Medical Center, and Ingraham (now The Opportunity Alliance). Kristen is actively engaged in a variety of community organizations and has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees. She is a past president of the Junior League of Portland, Maine and is currently serving as president of the board of Greater Portland Family Promise. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Smith College and a Master of Arts in Education from The College of William and Mary. She is also a graduate of the Chi Class of Leadership Maine through Maine Development Foundation.