Hewitt Named CAHNRS Director of Strategic Initiatives

Washington State University has named a new Director of Strategic Initiatives for the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.  Krissi Hewitt will step into the role May 18th, reporting directly to CAHNRS Dean Raj Khosla.

“I’m very excited to welcome Krissi to CAHNRS,” said Khosla. “She brings a breadth of experience across higher education and government that will be invaluable to the college. As a direct member of my leadership team, she will play a key role as chief of staff in helping move forward our college’s priorities and strengthening alignment across our missions.” 

At Washington State University, Hewitt will work to help advance priorities in teaching, research, and outreach, serving as a key member of the dean’s leadership team.

Hewitt earned her PhD in science education from Oregon State University and her MS in microbiology from San Diego State University. She started her career in Oregon, working for the Governor’s Chief Education Office on STEM education policy and statewide initiatives.

She comes to WSU after nine years of working in higher education in North Carolina, including the past two years at Duke University.

“I look forward to returning to the Pacific Northwest,” Hewitt said. “I am excited to start work at WSU and get to know the people who work at and support CAHNRS throughout Washington.” 

“I do very well when I’m engaging with a lot of different stakeholders and projects,” said Hewitt, who grew up in southern California. “I enjoy building new things and creating organizational effectiveness to advance larger initiatives. I think working with WSU and CAHNRS is a perfect fit.” 

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