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Kristina Kennedy joined The Ohio State University in 2021 as an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and Faculty Director for the Integrated Business & Engineering Program (IBE) – a multidisciplinary, cross-college program serving both business and engineering honors students. In this role, Kennedy teaches the IBE First-Year Cornerstone and IBE Senior Capstone courses. Additionally, she oversees the program – creating meaningful experiences for students, raising funds, and forging industry partnerships for student success.
Prior to her current role, Kennedy worked as an engineer with Honda Research & Development. Her roles included test engineer, interior quality lead and most recently, project leader for the Honda Odyssey and Acura MDX. During her time with Honda, she founded the first global Business Resource Group - the Women in Engineering Network – to support, develop, and highlight the work of its members. She participated in a number of leadership programs and is featured in the “Who Makes a Honda” series.
Kristina holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Iowa and an MBA from The Ohio State University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family (game nights, cheering for her kids’ sports teams, and puzzling), traveling, and volunteering.