Rate My Professor Kristan West

Kristan West serves as the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Government Relations, Chris Yianilos, within Virginia Tech's Office of Government and Community Relations. She joined the team in June of 2025. In this capacity, she oversees the daily operations of the Blacksburg office at 134 Burruss Hall, manages the Vice President's scheduling requirements, and acts as the primary point of contact for both internal and external relations pertaining to the office. Furthermore, she offers event management support and executes special assignments as directed by other team members. The Office of Government and Community Relations is responsible for representing Virginia Tech to federal, state, and local government officials and agencies, ensuring the university's interests are effectively advocated.