Kjersti B. Tingstad has extensive experience in the education and public sectors, currently serving as Regiondirektør and previously as Rådgiver at Statens lånekasse for utdanning since January 2000. Kjersti also contributed to Tromsø Kommune as a Lærer in 1999. Kjersti's academic background includes advanced studies in English, obtaining a Hovedfag/Cand.Philol degree from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway between 1992 and 1999, further education at Nord-Trøndelag University College from 2008 to 2010, and participation in Difis lederutviklingsprogram/aksjonslæringsprogram during 2010-2011. Kjersti's formative education includes attendance at Hammondsport central school, Ole Vig vgs, and Frosta skole.