Christian Appalachian Project
Kristi Short is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Manager at the Christian Appalachian Project since May 2022. Previously, Kristi held the position of Court Designated Specialist at the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts from March 2018 to April 2022, and worked as an Employment Specialist/Counselor for the Commonwealth of Kentucky from January 2009 to June 2012. Additionally, Kristi served as Vice President of the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce from January 2009 to January 2011, and was the Human Resources Coordinator at the Christian Health Center of Lexington from 1997 to 2002. Academically, Kristi holds a Master of Science from the University of the Cumberlands and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Eastern Kentucky University, along with a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands.
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Christian Appalachian Project
For over 50 years, Christian Appalachian Project has served the people of Appalachia by building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love. Our work started when Reverend Ralph W. Beiting, a Catholic priest from northern Kentucky, was assigned to pastor a large portion of east-central Kentucky. Through his outreach, he witnessed tremendous poverty in Appalachia. He saw children weak from hunger, families beaten down by hardship, seniors living in fear and isolation, and communities desperate for hope. With the help of family and friends, he provided food, clothing, and other essentials to neighbors in need. What started small quickly grew, and Christian Appalachian Project was founded in 1964. Through donor support, dedicated volunteers, and a selfless staff, CAP now touches the lives of more than 1 million people each year. By working with other local food banks and humanitarian service providers, our reach extends to parts of all 13 states of the Appalachian region, including Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The mission of Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ's love through service in Appalachia.