Christopher Pallas

Christopher Pallas currently serves as the Director of Professional and Career Development at the University of Vermont, a position held since November 2024. Prior to this role, Christopher was a Professor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University from January 2011 to November 2024, where additional roles included Associate Professor (Tenured) and Assistant Professor of Conflict Management. Christopher’s earlier academic appointment was as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Government and International Affairs at Connecticut College from January 2010 to January 2011. Christopher began a professional career in research as a Senior Research Analyst at Development Finance International, Inc. in January 2007 and also served as an NGO Advisor with the US Peace Corps from January 2004 to January 2006. Christopher holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Master of Science (MS) in Policy Studies from The University of Edinburgh.