Kirsten Higgs
About Kirsten Higgs
Kirsten Higgs is a Business Development Representative currently employed at RangeForce since 2021. She has a background in environmental science, having worked in various roles at organizations such as ESE Partners and Terracon, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Texas A&M University.
Current Role at RangeForce
Kirsten Higgs serves as a Business Development Representative at RangeForce. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and outreach efforts. In this role, she engages with potential clients and partners, promoting RangeForce's cybersecurity training solutions. Her experience in business development allows her to effectively communicate the value of the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in Environmental Science
Prior to her current role, Kirsten worked in various capacities within the environmental science field. She was employed at ESE Partners as an Environmental Scientist II from 2016 to 2017 in Houston, Texas, and also served as an Environmental Scientist at the same company for 11 months in Austin, Texas. Additionally, she worked as a Project Scientist at Trileaf Corporation from 2015 to 2016, where she focused on environmental assessments.
Education in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Kirsten obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Texas A&M University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in environmental science, which she applied in her subsequent roles in the field.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Kirsten gained valuable experience through various internships during her academic career. She worked as a Research Intern at Texas A&M University's Maize Lipoxygenase Research Laboratory from 2013 to 2014 for five months. Additionally, she interned at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in 2014 for two months, focusing on Inland Fisheries Management. She also volunteered at the Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources for three months in 2013.
Transition to Business Development
After her tenure in environmental science, Kirsten transitioned to business development roles. She worked as a Client Centric Associate District Manager at ADP for five months in 2020 to 2021. This shift allowed her to leverage her scientific background while developing skills in client relations and business strategy.