ABOUT

Kristi Waits Tech helps seniors build the skills and confidence to use today’s technology more comfortably and independently. The goal isn’t to turn you into a “tech person.” It’s to help you understand the technology you actually use, make thoughtful choices about new tools, and feel more capable when something unfamiliar appears on your screen.

About Me...

My journey into technology began in Washington, DC, in the late 1990s as I started a professional career in criminal justice research. Technology looked very different back then. Online resources were limited, databases were cumbersome, and many of the tools we now take for granted didn’t exist yet.

I quickly realized that if I wanted technology to make my job easier, I was going to have to figure out how to use it myself. I taught myself how to build databases, organize large amounts of information, create websites, and work with new technology as it came along.

That experience taught me something that has stuck with me throughout my career. You don’t have to grow up with technology to get good at using it. You just need curiosity, patience, a willingness to learn, and sometimes someone who can explain it in a way that actually makes sense.

After decades of working with technology, I now get to use what I’ve learned to help others become more comfortable and confident using it. I don’t just want to show you which buttons to push. I want to help you understand what you’re doing so you can figure more of it out on your own.

For a complete overview of my professional experience, please visit my LinkedIn Profile.

My Philosophy...

Keep It Simple

Technology should make your life easier, not more complicated. I believe in finding the simplest way to accomplish what you want to do without adding unnecessary steps, apps, devices, or frustration.

Just What You Need, Nothing More

You don’t need to know everything your phone, computer, or favorite app can do. You just need to know the parts that are useful to you. I focus on helping you learn the technology that fits your life and the things you actually want to accomplish. We can always add more as you become comfortable, but there’s no reason to overwhelm yourself learning features you may never use.

Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should

There will always be a new app, gadget, subscription, or AI tool promising to make your life easier. That doesn’t mean you need it. Before adding something new, I like to ask a simple question: Will this actually make your life easier, more enjoyable, or more connected? If the answer is no, you probably don’t need it.

My Vision...

I believe being comfortable with technology is an important part of staying independent.

So much of everyday life now involves technology. We use it to stay connected with family and friends, manage appointments and finances, travel, pursue hobbies, volunteer, learn new things, and simply get things done.

I don’t believe age determines how well you can learn technology.

In fact, today’s seniors have already lived through an incredible amount of technological change. You’ve gone from typewriters and rotary phones to personal computers, smartphones, streaming TV, video calls, and now artificial intelligence. You’ve been learning and adapting to new technology your entire life. There’s no reason to stop now.

My goal is to help you keep learning with more confidence, less frustration, and a healthy dose of curiosity.

This isn’t about keeping up with younger generations. It’s about having the confidence to use technology in ways that make your life easier and help you keep doing the things that matter to you.

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