Kristina Ashley Williams blends her expertise in experiential education, human-centered design, and social entrepreneurship to reimagine well-being through creative expression, social connection, and touching some freakin’ grass.

A lifelong explorer, Kristina began solo traveling at 17, a journey that’s now taken her to 30+ countries and the experience of living across four continents. Her cross-cultural adventures deeply inform her passion for infusing global perspective into radical acts of healing, creativity, and community.

As a former tech founder and award-winning DEI leader, Kristina built a nationally recognized company that helped organizations create sustainable cultures of belonging. After years of guiding teams through transformation, she began asking a deeper question: What does it mean to truly heal in a high-stressed world — one facing increasing loneliness and social isolation? That curiosity led her down the rabbit hole of neuroaesthetics — the science of how art, nature, and belonging impact the brain.

Today, Kristina dedicates her work to advancing whole-person health at the intersections of art and adventure. As the Founder & CEO of Infinityland, she is leading a creative intelligence company that transforms brain science into immersive experiences for well-being — rooted in creativity, community, and nature. Key initiatives include artist residencies, study abroad programs, adult summer camps, field trips, corporate teambuilding, and a top-secret affordable housing project for creatives.

With an M.S. in Integrated Design, Business & Technology and an M.A. in Teaching Social Science, both from the University of Southern California, plus a B.A. in Sociology from Arizona State University, Kristina brings a multidisciplinary lens to everything she creates. Recognized by Forbes, Beyoncé, SXSW, TechCrunch, The Aspen Institute, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, she delivers interactive keynotes and trainings in between her many side quests in the arts and travel.

✨ ENTREPRENEUR
☑ Founder of Infinityland, leading makerspaces & experiential programs for arts, civic innovation & well-being iniatives
☑ Previously founded Unpacking, an award-winning DEI training platform transforming corporate culture through gamified virtual learning
☑ Recognized by Forbes, Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation, SXSW, TechCrunch, NAACP, The Aspen Institute, ASUGSV, Jobs for the Future, Higher Ground Labs, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SOMArts & Cultural Center, Techstars, ILC Indie Lodging Congress, Vacation Rentals Management Association, & more.

🎤 L&D TRAINER & SPEAKER
☑ L&D leader who designs transformative, inclusive learning experiences that drive professional growth, team collaboration, and organizational impact.
☑ Keynote speaker specialized in motivational speaking, team building, DEI, professional development, & youth development
☑ Previous clients include Tyson Foods, Salesforce, Mentor Independence, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Vacation Rentals Management Association, Indie Lodging Congress, ASUGSV, Augmented World Expo, Tech Inclusion, and more

✈️ TRAVELER
☑ 30+ countries explored, mostly solo; first solo trip at 17 years old
☑ 4 continents lived, 3+ years as a digital nomad, 1 year study abroad, 1 job on a cruise ship
☑ Co-live in Costa Rica, turned my passion into my lifestyle, and my lifestyle into my career
☑ Passionate about cultural curiosity, cross-cultural literacy, & hosting study abroad programs

🎨 CREATIVE
☑ Visionary leader with expertise in design thinking, futurist thinking, creative strategy, design, innovation, ideation, inspiration, imagination, and self-expression
☑ Superpowers: dreaming big, synthesizing information, thinking outside the box, and bringing bold ideas to life
☑ Skilled at crafting immersive and interactive experiences that captivate audiences and elevate human connection
☑ Multimedia artist specializing in AI, AR, photography, and videography
☑ Recognized by Augmented World Expo, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SOMArts & Cultural Center and several galleries

🎓 ACADEMIC
☑ M.S. in Integrated Design, Business, & Technology (USC) focused on Human Centered Design
☑ M.A. in Teaching Social Science (USC) focused on Critical Race Theory
☑ B.A. in Sociology (ASU) focused on Socio-cultural Anthropology
☑ Expertise in adult learning, youth development, curriculum, facilitation, experiential education, outdoor adventure programming, action research, entrepreneurship, product design & org culture

🧠 Neuroscience & the Arts

• Neuroaesthetics

• Neuroarchitecture

• NeuroArts / NeuroAI

• Arts in Medicine

• Social Prescribing

🎓 Education & Learning Design

• Experiential Education

• Project-Based Learning

• Study Abroad

• Youth Participatory Action Research

• Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Culturally Relevant & Sustaining Pedagogies

• Leadership & Development

• Outdoor Education & Leave No Trace

• Flipped Classroom Model

🧩 Design, Innovation & Future Thinking

• Design Thinking

• Human-Centered Design

• Futurist Thinking

• Systems Design

🌍 Social Impact & Global Change

• Social Innovation & Community Development

• Cultural Diplomacy & Global Citizenship

• Sociology of Media / Media Studies

• Socio-Cultural Anthropology

• Creative Economy & Cultural Policy

• Philanthropy & Public-Private Partnerships

🧭 Organizational Culture & Leadership

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Organizational Development & Change

• Executive Coaching

• Team Building & Well-being Design

• Leadership Coaching & Facilitation

• Employee Experience & Engagement

• Cross-Cultural Collaboration

🚀 Entrepreneurship & Strategic Growth

• Startup Advising & Venture Development

• Creative Entrepreneurship

• Product Innovation Strategy

• Social Enterprise Models