Kristi Westphal-Thomas

Kristi Westphal-Thomas, M.Ed, currently serves as the Talent and Development Manager at Western Carolina University since February 2019, where previous roles included Human Resources Specialist and Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. Prior experience includes positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from March 2013 to January 2019 as a Human Resources Business Coordinator, Operations Business Assistant, and Administrative Assistant in Facilities Management. Additional experience includes working as a Scan and Pricing Coordinator at Earth Fare Ballantyne and various roles at Earth Fare and Food Lion. Kristi holds a Master of Education in Training and Development from NC State University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from East Carolina University, and a Human Resources certificate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. An Associate’s Degree in Communications was obtained from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and education was completed at Central Cabarrus High School.