Kristina Kiest
About Kristina Kiest
Kristina Kiest is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in communications and research, having held positions at NOAA and Acroname Inc., and holds a Master's degree in Management from the University of Miami.
Current Role at University of Miami
Kristina Kiest serves as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various research initiatives and projects. Her role involves conducting scientific research and supporting the dissemination of findings within the academic community.
Experience at NOAA
Kiest has been involved with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an AOML Communications Intern since 2018. In this capacity, she has gained working knowledge of scientific research at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), focusing on effectively communicating research to the public. Her work supports communication and outreach activities, enhancing her skills in science writing and social media.
Educational Background
Kiest studied at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, where she earned a Master's degree in Management from 2017 to 2018. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Illinois Valley Community College, studying there from 2004 to 2014.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Kiest worked in various positions across different organizations. She was a Technical Specialist at Apple from 2017 to 2018 and held the position of Director of Marketing at Lmk Technologies, LLC from 2007 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Sales Representative at Silverleaf Resorts from 2006 to 2007 and had brief experience in marketing at Acroname Inc. in 2015.
Student Experience
Kiest's academic journey includes significant student experiences at multiple institutions. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder from 2014 to 2017 and Illinois Valley Community College from 2013 to 2015. These experiences provided her with foundational knowledge in environmental studies and science, contributing to her current academic and professional pursuits.