Kristin Kim Bart is the Senior Director for Gender Equality at the International Rescue Committee. In this role, she serves as a catalyst for change and oversees IRC’s commitment to break down gender-based barriers for clients as well as for staff and within IRC’s internal operations. Since 2003, she has worked for the International Rescue Committee, both in the field programs and at headquarters, addressing issues of violence against women and girls. She holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa.