A former Director of Education USA and Director of International Support and Programming at Northeastern University, Kristen brings over 20 years of professional experience in advising high school and college students from around the world. Kristen firmly believes that there are many possible “fits” for each student and focuses on exploring each individual’s unique skills, interests and potential to identify all the academic possibilities. Previously, Kristen not only was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship but has worked for the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education to lead educational advising throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. She managed a professional development program for a global network of over 400 educational advisors worldwide and designed an innovative college counselling model that is now used in several countries.