About Kristin Thompson
“The world is a book,
and those who do not travel
read only one page.”
- St. Augustine
“Life takes you on adventures…
love brings you home.”
In addition to Holocaust and human rights education, I am also passionate about travel and advocacy for animal welfare and rescue.
Minnesota is definitely “home”, but I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel often and to live and work in our nation’s capital for five-and-a-half years. I believe visiting authentic historic sites gives us a deeper understanding of the history we study and can make a profound impact on our lives. Travel, in general, helps us to better understand not only the vast diversity of people, cultures, and beauty found around the globe, but it also helps us see our common humanity. I have combined my interests and passion for history education and travel, both personally and professionally, over the years and am grateful for the ways in which both have enriched my life.
Travel Experience - Destinations Visited:
Africa: Botswana | South Africa | Zambia | Zimbabwe
Asia: Vietnam
Europe: Austria | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Czech Republic | England | France | Germany | Greece | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | Norway | Poland | Switzerland
North America: Canada | Mexico | U.S. (47 states)
Volunteer Experience:
Safe Hands Animal Rescue | Animal Welfare and Rescue, Maple Grove, MN | 2019 – Present
Redemption Road Rescue | Animal Welfare and Rescue, Maple Grove, MN | 2019 - 2021
City Dogs Rescue | Animal Welfare and Rescue, Washington, DC | 2013-2018