Kristi has worked in higher education for over 20 years with experience primarily in student affairs and crisis management, with a keen interest in managing complex situations. A career-long focus on equity and fairness informs her work in Equity and Compliance, balancing federal requirements with lived experiences. Kristi earned a B.S. in Speech and Interpersonal Communication from New York University, and an M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont.