Kristella Moreno serves as an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, supporting the OneStar AmeriCorps VISTA Project team and mentoring fellow VISTAs as they complete their service terms. Kristella received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Southern New Hampshire University. After graduating as a non-traditional student, she developed a strong passion for educational mentorship. This led her to pursue professional experience in the nonprofit sector to help other adults and students like herself achieve a higher education. Before joining OneStar, Kristella completed a term of service as Alumni Coordinator with Latinitas, where she created new ways for the organization to engage with alumni, recruit volunteers, and strengthen connections with their student and parent community. Kristella is originally from San Antonio and currently resides in Austin with her son Jack. She enjoys thrifting, dancing, and everything purple.