Kristin Davis, a U.S. national, is seconded to the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services based in Zurich, Switzerland. She joined IFPRI in November 2004 as a postdoctoral fellow. Prior to joining IFPRI, she worked in agricultural development in Eastern Africa.

Davis holds a Ph.D. in international agricultural extension from the University of Florida. Her research interests include pluralistic extension systems in Africa and worldwide. She works for the Development Strategy and Governance Division.