Kristin Sobolik is an American anthropologist who is the eighth chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Sobolik earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Iowa and a master's and doctorate in anthropology from Texas A&M University^[1] and has published more than 100 papers, books, and presentations focused on archaeobiology and paleonutrition.^[2]

As chancellor, Sobolik oversees the St. Louis region’s leading public research university, serving nearly 15,000 students and contributing more than $555 million in annual economic impact. As a cornerstone institution and major workforce pipeline.[1] UMSL also boasts the largest alumni network in the metropolitan area, with graduates contributing an estimated $14.3 billion to Missouri’s economy each year.[2]

During her tenure as chancellor, Sobolik helped create the Student Academic Support Services, a student outreach and support unit with a mission to support students overcoming challenges in their academic studies.^[3]