Kristin R. Mc Junkins
About Kristin R. Mc Junkins
Kristin R. Mc Junkins serves as the Director of Advanced Degree Applications and STEM Career Advising at Yale University, where she has worked since 2009. She also volunteers as a Health Advocate at Friends of Cancer Research, contributing her expertise in health professions advising and patient advocacy.
Current Role at Yale University
Kristin R. Mc Junkins serves as the Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising at Yale University. She has held this position since 2009, contributing to the academic and professional development of students in New Haven, CT. In her role, she leads career workshops and educates applicants through the Designing Your Career program, helping them navigate advanced degree applications and career pathways in STEM fields.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Prior to her current role, Kristin Mc Junkins held various positions in higher education. She was the Associate Director of Health Professions Advising at Yale University from 2006 to 2009. Before that, she worked at Johns Hopkins University as the Assistant Director of Pre-Professional Advising from 2004 to 2006, and at the University of Pennsylvania as the Assistant Director of Freshman and Sophomore Services from 1999 to 2004. Her extensive experience in advising has shaped her approach to supporting students in their academic and career pursuits.
Educational Background
Kristin Mc Junkins earned her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult Education from Widener University, studying from 1993 to 1995. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources, which she completed at Widener University from 1989 to 1992. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in advising and career development.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Since 2023, Kristin Mc Junkins has been volunteering as a Health Advocate with Friends of Cancer Research in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. In this role, she participates in quarterly meetings as an Advisory Advocate, discussing community needs and sharing project updates. She also serves as a partner on Friends’ Research Projects when opportunities arise, applying her expertise in health professions advising and patient advocacy to her volunteer work.
Contributions to Public Materials
In her professional capacity, Kristin Mc Junkins provides feedback on public-facing materials, including executive summaries and videos. This aspect of her role highlights her commitment to effective communication and her ability to contribute to the dissemination of important information within the academic and health professions community.