Dr. Kristi Blackburn

Thought Leaders - October 9
Conversation focus: Starting conversations about race, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and getting beyond the data. You can find more details on the registration form.

Bio: Dr. Kristi Blackburn has worked in the California Community College system for 15 years as a Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning, and as an Interim Vice President of Pathways Innovation and Institutional Effectiveness. Prior to living in California, she held a full-time tenure-track teaching position at Dona Ana Community College. Dr. Blackburn also worked in student services at New Mexico State University as the NCAA Life Skills Program Coordinator/Athletics Advisor and as the Assistant Advising Coordinator for the College of Health and Social Services. She has worked at designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) for over 20 years.

Dr. Blackburn earned an M.A. in Communication Studies (1993), and Ph.D. in Psychology (2008). Her dissertation topic was: The Impact of Freshman Year Experience Courses on Latino/Latina Students Attending Hispanic Serving Institutions.