Krystoff Kissoon
Host of Navigating DiversityKrystoff Kissoon began his academic career at Idaho State University in Spring 2014. He is an
international student from Trinidad & Tobago, a twin-isle state in the Southern Caribbean. He
graduated in May 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Studies, and a
minor in Spanish. He is now pursuing a Master’s in Political Science at Idaho State and is
expected to graduate in May 2019. During his time at ISU, he has served in a number of
leadership positions including Public Relations Coordinator and President of the International
Students Association, and held various jobs across campus in the Office of Marketing and
Communications, Creative Productions, the Department of Political Science, and the Office of
Alumni Relations. He presented papers at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference
2018, and his research interests include Identity Politics and Comparative Politics. He is
currently serving his third consecutive year as a Senator in the Associated Students of Idaho
State University, now representing the Graduate School, and previously served as the Senate
Pro Tempore. His goals include working in the public sector and civil society, earning a doctoral
degree, and travelling the world. He believes that all of humanity is one person, and how we
treat others is how we treat ourselves. He hopes to use this platform to inspire others to become
the best version of themselves.
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In this episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest Sam Castro to raise awareness about a discussion panel open to ISU students and faculty titled “The Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education” on April 1st, 2022 at 5 pm in the Sargent Family Boardroom/Snake River Room at ISU. -
In this episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest Reinalyn Echon to raise awareness about a discussion panel open to ISU students and faculty titled “The Hidden Curriculum in Higher Education” on April 1st, 2022 at 5 pm in the Sargent Family Boardroom/Snake River Room at ISU. -
In this 1 hour special, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest Aley Salas, “Pagan Witch” and 2020 Idaho State University Graduate with a Master’s in Counseling. -
In this episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest Rachel McGovern, former co-host of KISU’s Sustainable Idaho and the new Editorial Assistant of the Policy Studies Journal. -
In this fun and light-hearted conversation, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Ailie Maclean, ASISU Vice President-Elect for the 2021-2022 academic year and the newest co-host of KISU’s Sustainable Idaho. -
In this special two-part episode recorded and broadcasted in June in recognition of Pride Month, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Reverend Jenny Peek, Consulting Minister of Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Krystoff and Jenny examine the meaning of Pride Month and highlight two categories which are often marginalized even within the LGBTQIA+ community: “ace” or asexuality and demisexuality. The conversation closes with Jenny’s advice for individuals struggling to reconcile their sexual orientation and gender identity with their faith, and how we can all be better allies to those who identify as asexual and demisexual. -
In this special two-part episode recorded and broadcasted in June in recognition of Pride Month , host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Reverend Jenny Peek, Consulting Minister of Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Krystoff and Jenny navigate her story to becoming a minister and the current work of the Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, as well as issues such as conscious parenting and antiracism.
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In this special 2 part episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Chris Stedman, writer, speaker, community organizer, and founding director of the Humanist Center of Minnesota. -
In this special 2 part episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Chris Stedman, writer, speaker, community organizer, and founding director of the Humanist Center of Minnesota.
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In this special two-part episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Dr. Arunima Datta, Assistant Professor of History at Idaho State University and historian of South and Southeast Asia and the British Empire, to delve deep into the ancient wisdom tradition of Hinduism.
