When asked to describe Kristin Moke, her co-workers all begin with the same two things – she is kind and hard-working. If you ask Kristin, she will modestly say that she just loves being able to work and loves interacting with people. They’re both right!

Following high school, Kristin had a few temporary babysitting jobs and worked at a day care. She was also taking community college classes. Legally blind due to Aniridia, she worked with an organization in her area called Sensory Access in the Bay Area. They were able to arrange an internship that brought her to the AbilityOne BSC at NASA Ames Research Center in 2004.

Since that time, she has gained not only the respect of all the people she interacts with, she has provided support to allow the growth and success of people around her. Over the past several years, she has come out of her shell as a diligent employee and stepped up to take ownership of her role, her store and her team. Because of her willingness to grow and learn, she’s opened doors for co-workers to move into leadership roles…and opened doors for her to do the same! She wants to move into a management position because she now sees herself as able to move up, something she didn’t think was possible when she first started.

Born and raised in California, Kristin Moke enjoys a wide variety of activities when she isn’t the driving force at the AbilityOne BSC at NASA Ames Research Center. Her low vision hasn’t slowed her from enjoying abstract drawing and painting. In addition to her creativity, she has built her leadership skills as a member of Toastmasters and volunteering at the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center. The best part of Kristin’s hobbies, square dancing!
She says she is happiest with many things to do. Her activities really demonstrate that!

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