In her role as Program Manager, Learning Initiatives for the Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) Learning & Teaching Hub (LTH), Kristen Peña plans, develops, and supports a variety of faculty professional learning initiatives, including workshops, quick-reference guides, and other learning opportunities for engineering instructional staff and faculty.
Kristen has worked in higher education since 2014 in various roles supporting student development, faculty-directed programs, and entrepreneurial experiential learning. Kristen is a first-generation student and holds a Doctor of Education degree in Leadership and Innovation from ASU. Her research interests include faculty professional development, faculty-student interactions, first-generation college students, and retaining students in STEM fields.