Kristine Poplawski Thomas has worked with CDIA over the past 6 years in the Education Services department. Under her leadership, CDIA has grown Consumer Data Connect into a successful and well recognized event throughout the industry. She successfully launched the Annual Corporate Sponsorship Program in 2024 crushing revenue goals and building partnerships across the ecosystem.

As the VP or Marketing, Events and Strategic Partnerships, she will continue to build CDIA events and marketing initiatives and will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance member relations, drive membership growth, and strengthening the association’s connection with its diverse and dynamic community.

Prior to joining CDIA, Kristine worked as an event manager planning both social and corporate events including conferences, nonprofit galas, and weddings. In addition, Kristine worked as a social worker and nonprofit director both domestically and throughout Eastern Africa, focusing on international relations, refugees, and child protection.

Kristine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University.  She lives with her husband and daughter in Newtown, Pennsylvania.