KRISTIN PROTO

Kristin Proto became the Executive Director of The Garage Community and Youth Center in May of 2013. She began her employment with The Garage in West Grove, serving as the founding Director in 2011. She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and History from University of Pittsburgh, and a Master’s Degree in Education with a Secondary Education certification and ESL endorsement from St. Joseph’s University. Through her work with AmeriCorps, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, and PathStone Corporation, Kristin has served in the non-profit sector since 2005, working with immigrants, refugees, and at-risk youth, while developing educational and work-readiness programs.

Kristin lives in West Grove with her husband Anthony and their children Lydia, little Anthony, and Fiarella. They enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and working in their slightly outrageous garden.