Krista Hinrichs, Excellence in Leadership Awardee

Krista Hinrichs, faculty co-facilitator for the Global Business Freshman Interest Group (FIG), received the FIG Excellence in Leadership Award on Sept. 20, 2024. She was nominated by her Peer Leadership Advisor (PLA). This award recognizes co-facs and PLAs who go above and beyond in service of Mizzou students.

Krista Hinrichs is the International Program Manager at Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business’ International Trade Center (ITC) providing coordination, oversight, and support for the highly successful ITC Internship program and company-based customized global market research project work.

Krista works closely with undergraduate student interns to understand product/service potential worldwide to include trade flow analysis, economic conditions, industry outlook, business environment, consumer trends and demand, tariff and duties, government regulations and compliance, and potential market contacts and sale leads. She also assists in planning and delivery of the professional development and training initiatives hosted by the ITC.

Krista has a wealth of international trade experience and knowledge having spent a large portion of her professional career with the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s International Trade & Investment Office helping Missouri companies expand their business worldwide.

Krista is a graduate of Murray State University and has her Advanced Certificate in Global Trade Development from Thunderbird School of Global Management’s Executive Education program. She is a Certified Global Business Professional through NASBITE International. She resides in Eldon with her husband Chad and their golden retriever dog Henry Ford. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, and exploring new cuisines.

Spotlight on Excellence

In the award nomination for Krista, her PLA said:

“Krista goes above and beyond on a daily basis to support and empower the students in our FIG. Before last semester ended, Krista was already coordinating our first meeting to discuss the class. Krista approaches her role as our co-faculty member with deep intentionality, consistently seeking ways to tailor her support and guidance to best meet the unique needs and goals of each student in our FIG. One standout example of Krista’s leadership is the way she has organized impactful business visits for our FIG. This is not an easy thing to set up or plan for. However, Krista worked tirelessly to secure great businesses to visit, facilitate clear communication, and deliver meaningful results for the students.”