Krista O'Brien

Krista O'Brien is an experienced professional in athletic philanthropy and fundraising, currently serving as the Assistant to the Athletic Director and Philanthropy Officer at Gonzaga University since August 2019. Prior to this role, Krista held the position of Director of Spokane Operations for the Cougar Athletic Fund at Washington State University Athletics, where fundraising efforts in the Spokane area were a primary focus. Krista's extensive background in philanthropy includes positions at the University of Washington, where responsibilities ranged from donor engagement for the Game Changer Campaign to managing premium seat giving and special events. Krista's career in athletics began at the University of New Mexico as the Assistant Director of the Lobo Club. Krista earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Gonzaga University.