Krystan Farnish

Krystan Farnish, Ph.D., currently serves as the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation at LifeWorks Austin, where responsibilities include developing community connect strategies for youth with a history of homelessness. With a diverse background in research roles, Krystan has also held positions such as Research & Evaluation Manager and Research Analyst at LifeWorks, and Project Manager for the REAL Project at The University of Texas at Austin. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science in the same field, all obtained from The University of Texas at Austin. Additional experience encompasses training undergraduate assistants, managing research operations, and contributing to various research projects under esteemed faculty members.