Kristi Munro Hanselmann was born and raised in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, where she and her family own and operate Munro’s Marina Inc. Kristi attended the College of New Jersey, where she received a BS in Economics. She interned at the State Capitol building during her studies, which helped form a deep passion for public service.

Kristi currently resides in Mullica Township, where she was involved in many volunteer roles. She was the Treasurer of the Mullica Twp Recreation Association (MTRA) from 2016 to 2024. Taking great pride in that role, Kristi enjoyed being able to help ensure that the children of Mullica Twp. were offered affordable athletic programs to help promote a healthy lifestyle.  Kristi was appointed to the Mullica Township Planning Board in 2017 and served on it until 2022, and then again in 2024. Kristi was elected to the Mullica Twp School Board of Education in 2016 and, in January 2018, was voted in as President. After leaving the school board, she also served on the Mullica Township Committee for various terms as a committee member, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor of Mullica Township. Kristi also served as the Mullica Township Municipal Alliance Coordinator from 2019 to 2023. Kristi held additional roles in the township such as a member of the Economic Development Committee and a member of the Emergency Management Council. 

Kristi is married to Jim Hanselmann, who was born and raised in Galloway Township, and they have 3 children together; Jimmy, Ryan, and Ella.