Kris Calvin
Biography
Kris Calvin
Kris Calvin has been honored for her leadership in advocacy for children by the California Legislature and Governor’s office. Educated at Stanford, UC Berkeley and Palo Alto University in economics and forensics psychology, she served for over 20 years as the CEO of the American Academy of Pediatrics, California, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and well being of children. These days, in addition to writing thrillers and mysteries nearly full-time, Kris teaches and occasionally consults in organizational dynamics, strategic planning and nonpartisan advocacy training.
Kris loves mid-century vintage furniture and clothing, and can often be found browsing at thrift shops and yard sales. She’s also an avid sports fan, and (loudly) supports the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. But Kris’ favorite activity is reading. When she was little, she pledged to read all the books in the children’s section at the public library, starting with authors whose last names began with the letter “Z” since those were on the bottom shelf and easiest for her to reach. Though Kris didn’t succeed in that quest, her life-long love of reading took root, and she still typically finishes several fiction books each week.
A single mom, Kris and her kids live with black cat Nigel, Bernese Mountain Dog puppy Fox, and two orange tabby kittens (brothers!), Eddy and Ellis, rescued from the streets of San Francisco.
Kris Calvin
