Kristina Thompson

Kristina Thompson is an experienced international development professional currently serving as the Director of Programming and Training at the Peace Corps in Benin since December 2020. Previous roles include Communications Officer for the USAID-funded Mureke Dusome project at Save the Children in Rwanda and English Teacher during a tenure with the Peace Corps in Rwanda, where Kristina engaged in various mentoring and community initiatives. Prior to these positions, Kristina held several roles at American University, including Associate Director of International Student & Scholar Services, where responsibilities encompassed intercultural programming, retention efforts, crisis management, and immigration advising. Kristina's educational background includes a Master's degree in International Training and Education and a TEFL Teaching Certificate, alongside diverse international experiences in countries such as Benin and Rwanda.