Chrystal Koech

Chrystal Koech is the Senior Director of Digital Operations and Strategy at Facing History & Ourselves, a position she has held since July 2023. She has a robust background in digital operations, having served in various roles within the organization since 2015, including Director of Digital Operations and Interim Director of Digital Operations. Her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to educational initiatives and digital learning.

Education

• Master of Education (MEd) from Harvard University Graduate School of Education (2020-2021)
• Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Tufts University

Professional Experience

• Facing History & Ourselves
  • Senior Director, Digital Operations and Strategy (July 2023 - Present)
  • Director, Digital Operations (June 2022 - June 2023)
  • Interim Director, Digital Operations (October 2021 - May 2022)
  • Associate Director, Digital Operations (September 2020 - January 2022)
  • Assistant Director, Online Learning (2019 - September 2020)
  • Online Learning Program Manager (2018 - 2019)
  • Online Learning Administrator (2017 - 2018)
  • Program and Special Projects Coordinator (2015 - 2017)

Additional Roles

• Multidisciplinary Student Research Collaborator at Harvard Radcliffe Institute (February 2021 - July 2021)
• Teaching Assistant and Course Facilitator at Tufts University (2013 - 2015)

Honors and Awards

Chrystal has received several accolades throughout her academic and professional career, including:

• Tufts Diversity Internship Grant (2014)
• Tisch Library Undergraduate Research Award (2014)
• Shapiro Award from Tufts University American Studies Department (2014)
• Feminism in Action Award from the Massachusetts Chapter National Organization for Women (2015)

Her extensive experience in digital operations and commitment to educational equity make her a key figure at Facing History & Ourselves.