She graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, received a Master's degree in Community Health from UCLA and received a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Cal State Fullerton. Kristy is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics and is certified in adult weight management through the American Dietetic Association. She has taught Nutrition, Health, and Exercise Physiology courses at various colleges throughout southern California, including UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College, Mt. San Antonio College and Santa Ana College.