Kristen Schrader graduated from Loyola University Chicago with an unlikely double major in theatre and sociology. She began her career in theatre management first at the Goodman Theater as the Box Office Manager, and then at the Apollo as the Assistant General Manager.
When Kristen joined NDH in 2019, the idea of working with an office of accountants scared her more than any amount of stage fright ever has – and her last office had a dragon in it. While her prior employment at the Apollo may have given her a more direct way to use her skills of theater trivia, set painting, costume design and theater history, at NDH she has the power to confound and confuse her colleagues by launching into an extemporaneous TED Talk on the unique structure of the musical Cats or breaking into song at the mere mention of the name “Seymour”.
As our Head of HR, she strives to support our team and nurture a healthy and happy workplace and culture. Kristen helps our team grow by searching far and wide for talented professionals and interns. She also serves as our Chief Entertainment Officer, helping to plan our monthly parties and treats for the firm.
In her spare time, Kristen is an actress and producer for the multi-media production company she runs with her husband – 27th Letter Productions. So far together they’ve made one web-comic, three podcasts, four films, and a partridge in a pear tree.
EXPERTISE: Human Resources, Recruiting, Event Management, Administration