Derrik Karst

Derrik Karst has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Derrik is currently the Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Studyportals, where they connect universities with strategies for international student recruitment. In this role, they helped over 50 million students make informed decisions about universities. Prior to this, Derrik was the Director of International Engagement at eduFair Network Technologies China, leading international growth for a Chinese edtech startup. Derrik also served as the International Marketing Manager, contributing to the company's expansion and developing strategies to reach decision-makers.

Before their work in edtech, Derrik worked as a Lecturer in Economics & Management at Zhejiang Yuexiu University. Derrik taught courses in economics and management, advised students for master's programs abroad, and served in additional roles as Faculty Team Leader and Foreign Affairs Coordinator. Additionally, they were involved in the International Pre-Masters Programme as a faculty member.

Earlier in their career, Derrik held roles at Identity Properties, first as the Director of Operations and later as the General Manager and Assistant General Manager. Derrik also worked at American Express as a Team Leader. Throughout these positions, they gained experience in operations, management, and customer service.

Derrik Karst holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics with Honors from Westminster College. Derrik also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with Honors at The Johns Hopkins University. In addition, they participated in a Chinese Language Program at Zhejiang University and studied Italian Language at both Siena, Italy through Società Dante Alighieri di Siena and the University of Utah. Derrik further expanded their knowledge by studying the Economic Development of Ancient Civilizations in Italy, Greece, and Turkey at Westminster College. Derrik Karst has also obtained certifications in Data Science from IBM, as well as Google Ads and Google Analytics from Google.