Kristen Holmes

Kristen Holmes is an internationally recognised leader in performance science and peak human potential, inspiring audiences to rethink how they optimise performance, recovery, and wellbeing. As Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen works at the cutting edge of biometric data, collaborating with world-leading researchers, elite athletes, military units, and high-pressure professional teams to unlock the science behind sustained peak performance.

Drawing on her extensive background as a three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in both field hockey and basketball, Kristen translates elite sporting principles into practical strategies for individuals and organisations seeking to excel in their fields. She brings a rare depth of insight, gained not only through elite competition but also through her time as one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, leading Princeton Field Hockey to 13 Ivy League Championships and a 2012 NCAA National Championship, earning the title of National Coach of the Year.

Kristen’s academic achievements include a Master of Arts in Psychology and Sports Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Political Science from the University of Iowa. Her work bridges science and practice, exploring how physiological, psychological, and organisational factors influence human capacity. As a Principal Scientist and Global Head of Human Performance, she has become a leading voice on sleep optimisation, psychophysiology of performance, and the future of wearable technology in sport and business.

In addition to her work at WHOOP, Kristen serves as Science Advisor at Edge Theory Labs, Advisor to The Liminal Collective, and sits on the Medical Advisory Board of several high-performance initiatives. Her influence spans corporate, medical, military, and athletic sectors, making her a sought-after speaker for organisations committed to driving evidence-based performance improvements.

Kristen’s dynamic keynotes cover themes such as Mindfulness & Recovery, Data-Driven Team Performance, and Optimising Sleep for Peak Performance, delivered with the energy and credibility of someone who has lived at the highest level of sport and science. Her engaging style and expert knowledge make her the perfect speaker for any organisation looking to elevate their human performance strategy.