Kriss is the Chief Executive Officer of Tides Advocacy. Kriss has more than 20 years of senior executive experience that spans the business, social enterprise, nonprofit, academic, and philanthropic sectors. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of social innovation, Kriss has presented internationally on social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and public-private partnerships. Before joining Tides Advocacy, Kriss was the founding Executive Director for the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford University and the Chief Operating Officer for Juma Ventures. She received her BA from the University of Washington and her MBA from UC Berkeley. She resides in the Bay Area with her husband, two children and dog, Lucy.