Kristen is experienced in applied multimedia and participatory ethnography and community-based qualitative social science. She focuses on working with computer scientists, NGOs, and community members (including community-based healthcare workers, educators, local entrepreneurs) to create mobile information sharing systems (e.g. mhealth and meducation initiatives; digital repositories; mobile phone applications) in contexts with minimal infrastructure (including no electricity, internet, or smartphones). She has experience in designing and deploying novel methodologies including multimedia digital methods (e.g. digital storytelling, soundscapes, film-making and portraiture), visual and sensory methods, and in design ethnography. As well as in designing and conducting participatory and action research approaches (e.g. use of Ethnographic Action Research methodology, community participatory action research), and other research designs with an emphasis on social justice, capacity building, participatory content creation, community-based program monitoring and evaluation.