Kristen Fitzpatrick
About Kristen Fitzpatrick
Kristen Fitzpatrick is the Managing Director at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2013. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has extensive experience in career services and management roles within the institution.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Kristen Fitzpatrick serves as the Managing Director at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she oversees a team of 30 full-time and 40 part-time staff. Her responsibilities include managing various aspects of the institution's operations and ensuring effective support for students and faculty.
Previous Positions at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current role, Kristen Fitzpatrick held several positions at Harvard Business School. She served as the Associate Director from 2003 to 2007, and later as Director of MBA Career Services from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as Senior Director of MBA Career and Professional Development for one year in 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in career services and professional development within the academic environment.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Fitzpatrick earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in management and career services.
Experience at Procter and Gamble Paper Products
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Kristen Fitzpatrick worked at Procter and Gamble Paper Products. She served as Logistics Team Manager from 1997 to 1999 and as Operating Department Manager from 1999 to 2001. These positions allowed her to develop skills in operations and logistics management.
Involvement in Admissions at Harvard Business School
Kristen Fitzpatrick is a member of the Harvard Business School Admissions Board. In this capacity, she contributes to the evaluation and selection process of prospective students, leveraging her extensive experience in education and career development.