Senior Officer for International Partnerships
Christin is a Senior Officer for International Partnerships in SUNY’s Office of Global Affairs, where she develops strategic international partnerships for the SUNY system and campuses.
Christin served 16 years in the U.S. federal government building international partnerships and cooperation in science, technology, and defense. As Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Science and Technology Cooperation, Christin managed teams advancing America’s national security, economic prosperity, and scientific leadership through bilateral and multilateral agreements, programs, and engagements. Prior to her Deputy role, Christin served as Senior Advisor in the office, leading on research security, G7, G20, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and was a Team Lead for Asia & Americas. In 2019-2020, Christin served with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) as Policy Advisor for International Affairs, where she advised the OSTP Director on international engagements. Christin was elected Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology, and Innovation in 2017-2018, and Vice Chair in 2016-2017.
Kjelland earned a Masters of International Affairs degree focusing on Asia and Natural Resources from the George Washington University. Christin was selected for the 3rd Cohort of the Secretary’s Leadership Seminar from 2022-2023 and was the recipient of three Superior Honor Awards from the State Department. She was a Fulbright English Teacher in the Republic of Korea from 2005-2006.
Phone: 518-320-3213
Email: christin.kjelland@suny.edu