Kristen Blair
About Kristen Blair
Kristen Blair is a Grants Management Specialist at The National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in various roles, including internships and administrative positions in organizations focused on development and information resources.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kristen Blair has served as a Grants Management Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the management of grants, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and facilitating the funding process for various research initiatives. Her tenure at NIH has lasted for four years, during which she has contributed to the effective allocation of resources for health-related research.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Kristen Blair held several roles in various organizations. She worked as a Database Coordinator at the National 4-H Council from 2015 to 2017. Following that, she served as a Program Administrator at the Council on Library and Information Resources from 2017 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she completed internships at Planet Aid, Inc. in 2012, the International Trade Administration in 2009, and Accion New Mexico • Arizona • Colorado in 2014. She also worked as a Student Worker at Adventist Risk Management, Inc. in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Blair earned her Master of Arts (MA) in International Development from the University of Denver, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International/Global Studies from Oakwood College, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in global issues and development strategies, which is relevant to her work in grants management.