Kristin Tow-Walker is the Assistant Vice President for Statewide Partnerships at Lamar State College Orange (LSCO). She provides leadership to partners throughout Texas, including Texas Department of Criminal Justice, The Texas State University System – Polk County Center, and a new initiative between Texas State University and Lamar State College Orange.
Kristin began her career in 2002 with Navarro College (NC) as the Director of Tech Prep. During her 16-year career at NC she served in several capacities throughout the career and technical division and three years as the dean of student services for the Ellis County campuses. She served the Texas Administrators of Continuing Education from 2008-2015; serving as president 2013-2015. Following a few years as the Associate Vice President for Workforce Education at Trinity Valley Community College, Kristin joined LSCO in 2020.
Kristin earned an Associate degree from Navarro College, a Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Guidance from East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M University), a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Texas A&M University, and is course complete in her doctorate course with East Texas A&M University.
Kristin is passionate about training the future workforce and providing opportunities for individuals to reach their dreams.