Full Name
Kristin Wong
Job Title
Director, Foundation & Community Impact
Company
Norfolk Southern
Speaker Bio
Kristin Wong is a purpose-driven leader who leads the Norfolk Southern Foundation & Community
Impact team. With a deep commitment to innovation and strategic philanthropy, Wong guides the
Foundation’s investments in communities across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network, ensuring
that charitable giving aligns with the company’s values and drives measurable impact. In
recognition of her leadership and contributions to both business and community impact, she was
named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40.
Wong’s current role is informed by a strong foundation in corporate strategy and organizational
development. Prior to leading the Foundation, she held several key positions at Norfolk Southern,
including Senior Manager of Transformation and Organizational Development Specialist. In these
roles, she led cross-functional initiatives, advised executive leadership, and built systems that
improved operational efficiency and employee engagement. She now applies these skills to drive
strategic philanthropy and community impact.
Prior to joining Norfolk Southern, Wong held leadership roles in the nonprofit sector, focusing on
youth development, education, and social impact.
Wong holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a master’s in teaching from the
University of Louisville. She enjoys spending time with her two young children and serves on the
board of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.
Impact team. With a deep commitment to innovation and strategic philanthropy, Wong guides the
Foundation’s investments in communities across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network, ensuring
that charitable giving aligns with the company’s values and drives measurable impact. In
recognition of her leadership and contributions to both business and community impact, she was
named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40.
Wong’s current role is informed by a strong foundation in corporate strategy and organizational
development. Prior to leading the Foundation, she held several key positions at Norfolk Southern,
including Senior Manager of Transformation and Organizational Development Specialist. In these
roles, she led cross-functional initiatives, advised executive leadership, and built systems that
improved operational efficiency and employee engagement. She now applies these skills to drive
strategic philanthropy and community impact.
Prior to joining Norfolk Southern, Wong held leadership roles in the nonprofit sector, focusing on
youth development, education, and social impact.
Wong holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a master’s in teaching from the
University of Louisville. She enjoys spending time with her two young children and serves on the
board of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.
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