Kristen Rubio

Kristen is a 2004 graduate of BBCHS and retired GySgt, United States Marine Corps. Kristen served from 2004-2018 as a Logistics Chief on both the East and West Coasts loading ships, planes and trains. Kristen did multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, serving in OIF and OEF. She served on both the USS Kearsarge and as one of the only female Marines on the USS Wasp. Kristen was responsible for shipping hazardous cargo all around the world. She medically retired after 14 years of service due to injuries obtained in the service.
Kristen is the Co-Chair of our female veterans group Veiled Valor. She also runs the social media platform for Sleep in Heavenly Peace Kankakee Chapter and is one of the directors for the Kankakee Toys for Tots Program. She is a mom of 4 and a certified personal trainer and enjoys coaching youth sports.