Krischanna Roberson, M.Ed

Director of Diversity and Culture at McGarrah Jessee

Krischanna Roberson, M.Ed has a diverse range of work experience. Krischanna is currently the Director of Diversity and Culture at McGarrah Jessee, where they are responsible for promoting inclusivity and equity within the organization. Prior to this, they worked as the President of Collabovate Consulting, LLC, where they provided racial and systemic strategies to help organizations achieve transformation and inclusion.

Krischanna also served as a Systemic Coach at Pacific Educational Group, where they assisted large organizations in implementing equity protocols and processes through coaching and curriculum development. Krischanna held the role of Supervisor - Equity and Student Success at Bellevue School District, where they oversaw the development of the district's Equity Plan and provided guidance to schools in reducing achievement gaps.

In addition, Krischanna served as a School Board Director in the Bellevue School District, playing a crucial role in setting priorities and achieving the district's academic goals. Krischanna also worked at Bellevue College as the Director of Operations and later as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor, where they contributed to the development of an Intercultural Communications course.

Earlier in their career, Krischanna served as the Executive Director of SUSTANE, a college preparatory program targeting Black/African American students. Krischanna also worked as a Counselor at the University of Washington and as a Business Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Overall, Krischanna Roberson, M.Ed has demonstrated expertise in diversity and inclusion, systemic coaching, educational equity, curriculum development, and leadership in various organizations throughout their career.

Krischanna Roberson, M.Ed has an extensive educational background. Krischanna began their academic journey in 2005, graduating from Saint Leo University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management in 2009.

Seeking further knowledge and opportunities, Krischanna pursued a Master's Degree in Education Policy with a focus on Diversity Leadership in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This educational pursuit took place from 2011 to 2013, demonstrating their commitment to understanding the intersection of education and diversity.

With a desire to deepen their expertise in higher education administration, Krischanna embarked on a doctoral program. From 2014 to 2017, they attended Northeastern University and successfully earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Krischanna'sfield of study within their Ph.D. program was specifically in Education, with a concentration in Higher Education Administration.

Through Krischanna Roberson's educational experiences at various institutions, they have equipped herself with a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of education policy, diversity leadership, and higher education administration. Krischanna'seducational background reflects their dedication to lifelong learning and their commitment to making a positive impact in the field of education.

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    Director of Diversity and Culture

    December, 2022 - present