I was born in Chicago, Illinois, but was raised in a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin.  Much of my childhood was spent exploring the woods, swimming the lakes and climbing the snowdrifts of this serene part of the country.  My upbringing fostered a strong connection to the natural world, which remains an important aspect of my life and artwork.

As an artist, I create site-specific, illusion-based installations with acrylic paint.  Most recently, I built installations within the Museum of Art and History in Lancaster, Vita Art Center, Gallery 825, Launch LA, ArtShare LA, and the International Terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). If you've been inside the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village, that's my artwork in the large staircase!  My work has been featured in Juxtapoz, Beautiful/Decay, HiFructose, The Huffington Post and Beautiful Bizarre magazines.

I earned my BFA in Painting from UNC Asheville, and my MFA in Painting from CSU Northridge.  Here at Moorpark College, I serve as the Visual Arts Department Chair, as well as the Director of the Moorpark College Art Gallery.  The courses I teach include Painting, Watercolor, and Gallery Practices & Portfolio.

I am a very proud first-generation product of VCCCD, having received my associate's degree from Oxnard College. 

When I'm not at work, you can find me at home with my furry children- my two boxers, Benji & Izzy. I also am a mother to two amazing humans that I adore and who drive me crazy all at once. 

I absolutely love working with and learning from our students. I am continuously fascinated and driven by the power of community and simply showing up for one another. I champion a culture of curiosity & innovation, sprinkled with some fun along the way. 

The Moorpark College Office of Student Life is headed by Dr. Kristen Robinson. 

An alumna of the Ventura County Community College District, Kristen played intercollegiate volleyball for the Ventura College Pirates before transferring to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) to earn her Sociology degree. She continued with her education at California Lutheran University, where she received her Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance with an emphasis in College Student Personnel. Kristen spent 9 years working in student affairs for UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management before returning to the community college setting.

In her role as Student Activities Specialist, Kristen advises the Associated Students of Moorpark College, the campus's officially elected student government; aids the 50+ campus clubs and organizations in their operations; creates student development programs, like MC L.E.A.D.S.; and implements campus-wide events and activities such as Commencement and Constitution Day.

In addition to advocating for students and providing mentorship and personal development opportunities, her interests include visiting California's historical landmarks, scrolling through images of famous cats on Instagram, meandering through any type of gift shop, and challenging herself on some of the local hiking trails.

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Office: Campus Center 149
Direct: 805-553-4976
Email: krobinson@vcccd.edu