About
Kristen McLean is a visual notetaker. She listens carefully and illustrates big ideas. By capturing the flow of presentations in real-time, Kristen ensures that every voice is heard and valued. As both an engineer and a creative, Kristen has 15+ years of using doodles to break down complex ideas.
Kristen McLean’s favorite question is “How?”. Fascinated by how things are made, she chose to study Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Oakwood University and The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Born and raised in the Space City (Houston, Texas, USA), Kristen’s childhood ambition was to explore outer space. Kristen initially pursued a career path that took her to leadership roles at NASA and ExxonMobil and Johnson & Johnson. A seasoned corporate girly, Kristen now uses those cross functional experiences to improve communication for organizations as a visual notetaker.
Her colleagues describe her as relentlessly optimistic, encouraging, energetic, and a creative problem solver. When she's not illustrating ideas, she enjoys discussing everything from the wonders of space to her favorite travel destinations. Feel free to say hello and ask her about her adventures in motherhood or the latest place she’s explored.
