Krista Northup is a seasoned professional in international education, currently serving as the Director of Global Partnerships at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since February 2022. Prior to this role, Krista held the position of Director of Education for North America at Sannam S4, where responsibilities included supporting international student recruitment, managing worldwide alumni chapters, and advising international partners on local engagement strategies. With a history of leadership positions at Cambridge Education Group, the State University of New York, the University of Melbourne, Australian Education International, and IDP Education Australia, Krista has cultivated extensive experience in developing partnerships and managing international operations. Krista holds an MBA from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Washington College.