Krista P. Sturbois
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional and proven "people-first" leader with a strong background in decision-making and communication. Expertise and experience in project management and resource allocation has led to successful execution of high-profile initiatives, driving and meeting organizational goals while enhancing interagency coordination and strengthening foreign partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director (Captain)
US Navy
Arlington, VA
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Implemented strategic plan for high profile national campaigns. Enhanced coordination by building relationships and aligning support at director level, enabling smooth transition between organizations from planning to execution phase.
- Delivered value propositions to engage and enable government support for the US Navy's Navy and Nation's 250th celebrations.
- Analyzed requirements to best support resource allocation and decision-making for competing events with $153M budget.
Chief of Staff
Combined Maritime Forces
Bahrain
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Led Middle East based 46-nation organization through comprehensive strategic review process to align organizational goals with operational capabilities and resources.
- Responsible for 240 personnel to include synchronization and administration of headquarter staff and five supporting units.
- Implemented project management frameworks to ensure accountability and timely execution and delivery of key initiatives.
- Facilitated director level meetings, synthesizing information for senior leader's decision-making and foreign partner engagements.
Lead Facilitator
Afloat Culture Workshops
Worldwide
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Led 5-person teams, completing 14 workshops. Executed standardized methodology across peer-group sessions to enable frank discussions on communication, trust, and integrity of programs and evolutions within the organization.
- Prepared and debriefed final written report to summarize findings.
- Mentored new facilitators, promoting effective facilitation techniques and participant engagement strategies.
Chief of Staff
Camp Titan
Djibouti
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for care and management of 350+ personnel and $220M/12-building complex to ensure operational readiness for Special Operation Forces contingency responses.
- Led strategic initiative to transition camp management, cultivated trust with varied stakeholders to minimize disruption while maximizing positive outcomes during period of transition.
- Improved morale by developing programs and instituting events to recognize and reinforce value of all team members to mission.
Strategic Water Officer
US Forces Iraq
US Embassy Baghdad
07.2010 - 09.2011
- Partnered with Department of State and US Army Corps of Engineers to assist government of Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources with risk mitigation and water policy recommendations.
- Successfully planned and executed 10-day familiarization trip to the US for five person Iraqi delegation to visit 4 dam sites to inform Mosul Dam repairs.
Education
Master of Arts - National Security & Strategic Studies
Naval War College
NewportBachelor of Arts - Foreign Policy And International Relations
Pennsylvania State University
State CollegeSkills
- Ethical leadership
- Collaborative mindset
- Builds trust
- Planning and prioritization
- Decision-making
- Change management
- Government relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Event coordination
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Interagency and International Affairs
Joint Qualified Officer (Level III)
Combatant Commander Level - Planning
Staff Operations and Plans Officer
Timeline
Director (Captain)
US Navy
07.2025 - 05.2026
Chief of Staff
Combined Maritime Forces
08.2023 - 06.2025
Lead Facilitator
Afloat Culture Workshops
02.2022 - 07.2023
Chief of Staff
Camp Titan
11.2020 - 02.2022
Strategic Water Officer
US Forces Iraq
07.2010 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - National Security & Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Policy And International Relations
Pennsylvania State University
Board Memberships
Foundation Board President, Grandview Library Public Library Foundation
10/2011-10/2017
Member, Navy Reserve Policy Board
01/2009-12/2012