Krystal Andrews

Krystal E. Andrews is a doctoral student in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education. Her research interests include: the Black female college student experience, women of color in executive leadership positions at HBCUs, and the retention and persistence of African American/ Black student populations at PWIs. Prior to pursuing her doctorate degree, Ms. Andrews gained 6 years of professional experience in student success and retention programs at both PWIs and HBCUs that fuel her passion for helping students envision their own success.

Education

• Ph.D. Student, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
• M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership- Higher Education, Old Dominion University
• B.S., Human Services, Old Dominion University

Projects

• Equity Conscious Community College Pathways