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 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. -
In recognition of Black History Month, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Dr. Olivia Ngadjui, rising counseling educator and cross-cultural relations enthusiast, to reflect on her journey from growing up in Washington, D.C. in "a mecca of black power" to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) committed to serving communities in need. -
In recognition of Black History Month, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Dr. Olivia Ngadjui, rising counseling educator and cross-cultural relations enthusiast, to reflect on her journey from growing up in Washington, D.C. in "a mecca of black power" to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) committed to serving communities in need.
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Host of KISU's Navigating Diversity, Krystoff Kissoon, has been chosen by the Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship (PVIF) as the Joy Morrison 2021 award recipient. The award was announced at the interfaith MLK commemorative service hosted by PVIF via virtual stream on Sunday, 17th January 2021. -
In this episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Bea Valencia, doctoral student in Political Science at Idaho State, to discuss the experiences and challenges that people of color face while pursuing graduate education.
