Kristina Raymond
Kristina Raymond
Director, Admissions & Recruitment
Office of Admissions
Kristina Mohr Raymond is the Director of Admissions and Recruitment at the University
of Houston-Downtown.
In short, Kristina’s personal vision is, "To always strive for excellence, remain
resilient, and achieve balance." She is a passionate leader and focused on enriching
the collegiate environment through an engaging admission and recommending process,
data-driven decision-making, and interactive event planning. Kristina is a highly
collaborative individual and always looks to serve and advocate for others.
Kristina has earned several awards, including the 2020 LSC Focus Award and the 2020
Vision of Excellence award for exemplifying Lone Star College cultural beliefs, stellar
academic advising, and dedication to helping students succeed. She was also recognized
with the Phi Theta Kappa Tejas Award for her unwavering support to student success
in 2018. In 2016, Kristina was awarded the Lone Star College-North Harris Staff Excellence
Award.
Kristina oversees admissions operations and recruitment; oversees the admission process
including the recruitment, evaluation, choice and matriculation of new undergraduate
and graduate students. In consultation with the proper constituents, creates a comprehensive
recruitment plan (including student search, print and electronic publications, web,
and social media).
Kristina Mohr Raymond has worked in higher education for 17 years in outreach, recruitment,
admissions, academic advising, new student orientation, and career and transfer programming
and services. Throughout her professional career, Kristina has been cultivating school
partnerships, addressing areas of need, and ultimately ensuring that all students
have the resources needed to successfully transition. She continuously inspires students
and staff with her boundless energy and enriches the collegiate environment through
her collaborations with other campus departments, student organizations, and system-wide
and regional committees to coordinate large-scale initiatives, conferences and professional
development days.
Kristina's hobbies include listening to music, going to the movies, and Zumba!
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of St. Thomas
Master of Social Work, University of Houston