Kristen Carpenter

About Kristen Carpenter

I’m passionate about leveraging business as a force for global impact, with experience…

Experience

1. Community Economic Development Coordinator

   Peace Corps

   Apr 2023 — Present · CO

   Teach entrepreneurship in Spanish to six 10th- and 11th-grade classes, meeting three times per week and developing critical thinking and business planning skills among over 150 students.Facilitate classes in entrepreneurship and personal finance at a national university to build practical business and financial literacy.Authored and secured grant funding to implement a regional entrepreneurship fair showcasing 12 student-led business projects, engaging 31 students from four high schools across La Guajira.Lead community workshops on financial literacy and small business development, covering practical topics such as digital marketing strategies, budgeting, and basic investing.Attained a grant for a local foundation supporting at-risk migrant youth, providing materials and services for socio-emotional support.Facilitate bi-monthly conversational English classes for local professionals to strengthen communication skills and expand career opportunities in a globalized economy.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Near and Middle Eastern Studies

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations and Affairs