Elder Care Coordinator- East Valley

Kristin Burns joined JacksonWhite Elder Law Services in 2007 as an Elder Care Coordinator. She serves as a resource for the East Valley community, providing education on Elder Law issues to both health care professionals and Arizona’s senior population. She is available to help professionals, families and potential members understand and maneuver through the ALTCS/AHCCCS system and other senior services.

A native of Iowa, Kristin earned her bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology from the University of Iowa. Before moving to Arizona in 2001, she worked at an Iowa hospital as a social worker. Since then, Kristin has gained a great understanding of the Arizona health care system through her work as the director of social services for two Phoenix area health care facilities. She has also worked as an independent social services consultant at various nursing facilities across the Valley and has been a licensed Arizona real estate agent since 2005.

Throughout her career, Kristin has found great satisfaction working with the elderly and disabled populations. For the past five years, she has been a strong supporter of the Leukemia /Lymphoma Society, helping them with fundraising efforts for their annual marathons. Kristin and her husband, Brandon, are expecting first baby in March.