Our mission is to elevate the voice of the next generation.

About the Author: Kristin Messerli

Kristin Messerli is the Executive Director of FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit dedicated to educating the next generation about homeownership. Kristin is also a leading strategist and keynote speaker on housing and finance trends in young and diverse markets. Kristin has worked with hundreds of lenders, startups, and nonprofits to craft successful go-to-market strategies and build trust with their consumers.

Kristin founded and sold the digital marketing agency, Cultural Outreach, with the mission to promote sustainable homeownership in underserved communities. Kristin produced and authored the 2020-2026 NextGen Homebuyer Reports, highlighting key insights from over 9,000 NextGen homebuyers. Kristin holds her Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma.

For speaking inquiries, visit KristinMesserli.com.

About FirstHome IQ

FirstHome IQ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal ID #92-2377727) dedicated to first-time homebuyer education, financial literacy, and sustainable homeownership. Through partnerships with mortgage professionals and industry organizations, FirstHome IQ empowers local loan officers to become trusted community leaders and visible advocates for housing affordability.

Learn more at firsthomeiq.com.