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Kristin Carnes
Program Administrator

HOW DID YOU GET HERE?

I have been working in higher education for over 20 years and have an MA in International Studies from DePaul University.  I've held positions such as Internship & Recruiting Coordinator at MIT, Program Coordinator for an M.A. in Humanitarian Assistance at Tufts, as well as an Academic Advisor at the University of Colorado.  I moved to West Lafayette in 2019 since my husband was recruited for a position at Purdue.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT THE CCO?

My co-workers and the mission of our office.

FAVORITE THINGS:

Comedy, Traveling, Pets, Cheese to name a few!

QUOTE YOU LIVE BY:

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” -Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

ADVICE FOR STUDENTS:

Explore your passions