Krista Peterson is an experienced professional in alumni engagement and program operations, currently serving as the Director of Alumni Programs at Gonzaga University and Program Operations Administrator at the University of Washington - School of Medicine. Previously, Krista held the position of Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, focusing on MBA and international alumni populations. With a diverse background that includes managing MBA study abroad programs, founding the UW Spokane Center, and roles in marketing and sales, Krista brings over 25 years of expertise in higher education and marketing. Krista holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in Anthropology and Fine Arts from the University of Washington.