Kristin Johnston

Kristin Johnston is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in higher education and diversity initiatives. Currently serving as a Sr. Project Administrator and Academic Services Officer II in the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement at Wayne State University since October 2018, Kristin has also contributed as an Adjunct Lecturer, developing and teaching a course on Women of Color: Social Justice and Power. Prior to this role, Kristin held the position of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Detroit Mercy from August 2022 to October 2024 and operated Detroit Bridal House, LLC as a business owner from September 2016 to March 2021. Further experience includes roles at Wayne State University as an Academic Services Officer I in Student Disability Services, a Sign Language Interpreting Intern with Prince George's County Public Schools, and a Human Resources Assistant at US Foods. Kristin holds a Master's degree in Education from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Education in Educational Interpreting for the Deaf from Kent State University.