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Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, where she spearheads the company's thought leadership initiatives. With a keen focus on engaging top researchers and partners, Kristen delves into the intricate realm of individual and team biometric and performance data across high-stakes verticals. Her expertise extends to working closely with premier tactical, professional, and surgical teams, as well as NCAA athletes and teams worldwide, aiding them in deciphering WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behaviors. Before her role at WHOOP, Kristen established herself as a force in the athletic arena; here are just a few of her accomplishments: Three-time All-American and two-time Big 10 Athlete of the Year at the University of Iowa in Field Hockey and Basketball. A seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. One of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship at Princeton University