As a Project Manager for Pitt Research, Krista Zottola oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of assigned small projects and coordinates with stakeholders to define project scopes and goals. She performs budgetary and administrative tasks and assists with external consultant and vendor selection, negotiation, and management. As the Center Administrator for the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute, Krista provides administrative support for the PQI Directors, coordinates meetings, seminars, and large-scale events, manages the PQI website, organizes annual award programs, manages PQI expenses, and assists in other administrative tasks.

Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, Krista was an Administrative Assistant at the Villanova Charles Widger School of Law, in the Dean’s Office. She holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois.