Kristen Aston Cruzata
About Kristen Aston Cruzata
Kristen Aston Cruzata serves as the Chief of Staff at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in project management and development, with previous roles at various organizations including Up2Us and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Current Role at The New York Times
Kristen Aston Cruzata serves as Chief of Staff at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the organization, ensuring effective communication and coordination among departments. Her leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the company.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before becoming Chief of Staff, Cruzata held multiple positions at The New York Times. She worked as a Senior Project Manager for four months in 2022 and as Project Manager for the Opinion section from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Executive Assistant for the Opinion section from 2019 to 2021, where she supported senior leadership and managed various projects.
Professional Background
Cruzata has a diverse professional background, including roles at Up2Us as Development and Membership Associate, where she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA from 2014 to 2015. She also interned at the International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region in 2015 and at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008. Furthermore, she worked as a Program Associate in Education Marketing at the Council on Foreign Relations in 2016.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Cruzata holds a Master's degree in Desarrollo Económico y Políticas Públicas from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, which she completed in 2013. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Policy Analysis and Spanish from Indiana University Bloomington, graduating in 2011.