Cristin Connerty

Cristin Connerty is an experienced professional currently serving as a Research Administrator at Michigan State University since March 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing operational activities and managing financial operations for the O’Halloran Laboratory and the Elemental Health Institute. Prior to this role, Cristin worked at Northwestern University from July 2019 to September 2025 as a Senior Program Manager, coordinating research group operations and managing budgets and events. With a strong administrative background, Cristin previously held positions at the Illinois Civil Justice League and the Illinois Business Roundtable, focusing on program coordination and office management. Early career experience includes working as a Legislative Correspondent and Press Aide for various U.S. Senators. Cristin holds an MBA in Marketing from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago and a BA in Political Science from Syracuse University.