Karissa Oien

Karissa Oien is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Program Associate at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation since May 2023. Prior to this role, Karissa spent over 15 years at California Lutheran University in various capacities, including Manager of Faculty Affairs, where responsibilities included managing faculty-related activities, overseeing contract preparation, and conducting faculty recruitment processes. Additionally, Karissa held roles as Chair of the Staff Development Committee, Academic Affairs Specialist, and Adjunct Professor in the Counseling and Guidance Master's Program. With a solid educational foundation, Karissa holds an M.S. in Counseling & Guidance and a B.A. in Sociology, both from California Lutheran University.