Chrystina Russell

Chrystina Russell is an educational entrepreneur and advocate with extensive experience in global education initiatives.13 She served as the Senior Vice President & Executive Director of SNHU's Global Education Movement (GEM) from September 2018 to March 2022.3 In this role, she oversaw a large-scale blended learning initiative providing accredited college degrees and internships for refugees across Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Rwanda, and South Africa.2

Russell's career highlights include:

1. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Roux Institute, Northeastern University (since August 2023).3
2. Co-founder and Executive Director of rewirED, a venture providing post-high school pathways for underserved populations (since May 2022).3
3. Founding Principal of Global Technology Preparatory Public Middle School in East Harlem, New York City (2009-2013).3
4. Bilingual special education teacher in the Bronx (2003-2007).3

She holds a Ph.D. in urban education policy from the CUNY Graduate Center, a Master's degree in bilingual special education, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from Baruch College.1 Russell is known for her commitment to inclusive education and her efforts to provide educational opportunities to refugees and other underserved communities.12