Kristen Ware, M.S.
About Kristen Ware, M.S.
Kristen Ware, M.S., is an Implementation Specialist at Submittable, where she has worked since 2020. With over 12 years of experience in international education, she effectively collaborates with clients and internal teams to enhance product execution and user experience.
Work at Submittable
Kristen Ware has been employed at Submittable as an Implementation Specialist since 2020. In this role, she coordinates with internal teams to ensure that products are executed effectively prior to the client's launch. She works with a variety of mid-market and enterprise clients, focusing on problem-solving and improving processes for enhanced user interactions. Additionally, she engages as an active stakeholder with Product and Engineering teams to provide feedback for product enhancements and new functionalities.
Previous Experience in International Education
Before joining Submittable, Kristen Ware accumulated extensive experience in the international education sector. She served as the University Relations Manager at SIT Study Abroad from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to that, she worked as a Program Manager at DePaul University from 2014 to 2016. Her earlier roles include Senior Academic Year Program Manager at Center For Cultural Interchange Greenheart from 2007 to 2011 and Study Abroad Advisor at Purdue University from 2011 to 2014.
Educational Background
Kristen Ware holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Administration from Purdue University, which she completed from 2011 to 2013. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, she has participated in various study abroad programs, including studies at Estudio Sampere in Madrid, Spain, and Universidad de Granada: Centro de Lenguas Modernas.
Transition to Tech Industry
With 12 years of experience in the international education field, Kristen Ware has successfully transitioned to the tech industry. Her background has equipped her with skills that are beneficial in her current role at Submittable, where she applies her expertise to enhance client interactions and product execution.