Kristine Ashfield is a program associate for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. She supports grantmaking operations for the Foundation’s work to protect and restore the ocean. 

Kristine has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined the Foundation in 1998 and has developed deep expertise in grantmaking. Kristine is an avid gardener, baker, camper, and animal lover. She likes to spend time in nature as much as possible.