Krys Ziska Strange is the Associate Director of Faculty Development & Instructional Design at Tufts University, where she leads cross-functional teams implementing innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies across multiple campuses. With extensive experience in educational technology leadership, she has overseen the lifecycle of more than 25 educational technologies and implemented data-driven improvements across 55 academic programs. Prior to Tufts, she developed faculty support programs and sustainable technology models at the University of Arizona.
As an active NERCOMP member, Krys has served as Vice Chair of the Annual Conference and participated on both the Professional Development and Community Relations committees. Her commitment extends to roles as a mentor, CLASS facilitator, and webinar facilitator. She excels at creating faculty learning communities and developing professional development programs that foster collaborative partnerships and drive institutional change.
Krys holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Northern Arizona University, an MLIS from Wayne State University, and a BA in Creative Writing from Methodist University. This multidisciplinary background strengthens her expertise in educational technology and strategic planning.
Outside of work, Krys is an avid gamer with a decade of research on tabletop roleplaying games and enjoys everything from first-person shooters to farming simulations. A passionate reader, she especially enjoys discussing fantasy literature and brings this same enthusiasm to her vision for addressing emerging challenges in higher education technology through NERCOMP.