Kierstin Fiscus (gt6459)

Kierstin is the Senior Associate to the Executive in the Office of the Provost at Wayne State University, where she supports strategic operations and institutional initiatives within the Division of Academic Affairs. Her professional background spans higher education administration, equity-centered programming, and public service. Prior to transitioning into higher education, she served as a senior legal assistant for the Ada County Prosecutor's Office in Boise, Idaho.

Kierstin’s research focuses on rural student access to postsecondary education, with particular attention to how early college experiences, such as dual enrollment, influence college choice and persistence. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and is deeply committed to advancing policies and practices that promote equity, access, and opportunity for all students—regardless of background—driven by her belief that Every Warrior Rises when every student is given the support to succeed.

Doctor of Education, Wayne State University, 2025
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Dissertation: "Navigating Postsecondary Education: Exploring the Impact of Dual Enrollment on Rural Students' Postsecondary Pathways"

Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 2019
Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration

Bachelor of Arts, Washington State Universtiy, 2009
Criminal Justice