Kristy White started her career working with YMCAs across North Carolina to build youth and family programs and facilities. She joined the National Inclusion Project in May 2005 and over eight years served as the Project's Director of Programs, Director of Marketing and Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and President. Under her leadership, the National Inclusion Project became the leader in the field of inclusion, contributed millions to inclusive programming across the country, launched cutting-edge inclusion models, and facilitated inclusive opportunities for over 15,000 children of all abilities annually. Kristy joined the Autism Society of North Carolina in 2012. She builds relationships and increases the visibility of the healthcare nonprofit, while supervising the development and communication teams. During her tenure with the Autism Society of North Carolina, Kristy and her team have been instrumental in raising tens of millions in funding for the organization and in support of its mission to improve the lives of individuals with autism, support their families, and educate communities. Over the last decade, successful fundraising has allowed for the creation and expansion of programs across the lifespan and the state including clinical therapy, skill building, summer camp, and employment. She graduated from UNC-Wilmington where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.