Kristy Pierce, BS, CST

Kristy Pierce is the Accreditation Manager for the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. She contributes more than a decade of experience in surgical technology and allied health science education, having served as a full-time faculty member at Pittsburgh Technical College in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, for 13 years.

From 2012 to 2016, Kristy held the role of Clinical Coordinator. Later in 2016, she advanced to serve as Program Director and Academic Chair for the School of Healthcare until 2023. In her current role at ARC/STSA, Kristy utilizes her background to support accreditation site visits and respond to inquiries. She especially enjoys collaborating with site evaluators and values their volunteer time and role in maintaining standards across accredited programs.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and cheering on their two children at the volleyball court or baseball field.