Kirsten is a founding member of Samaritan Aviation. In 2010 she moved to Papua New Guinea with her husband Mark and three kids to launch the ministry. She served in PNG in the areas of hospital ministry, patient transport, hospitality, HR director and government relations. While in PNG she homeschooled the kids and enjoyed the creative side of upgrading the homes for the staff families. She continues to serve Samaritan Aviation as Finance Associate, Development Associate and travels extensively with Mark in the US and PNG to raise funding and awareness for the ministry. She speaks in women’s groups and churches in the US.

Kirsten Palm has a Bachelors Degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and a Master’s Degree in Cross Cultural Education, with a Secondary Teaching Credential in Health Sciences. She has a California Real Estate License.