Research Administrator at Oden Institute
Karissa Vail graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies and English in 2018. Karissa subsequently began working as an administrator in offices across the University of Texas at Austin, including the Dean's Office at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the College of Education's Research Administration Office, where she developed a strong interest in research administration. She joined the Oden Institute’s team as a Research Administrator in 2022. In her free time, Karissa enjoys reading, writing, attending concerts, and spending time with her two cats at home.
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