Dr. Krista Austin is a Human Performance Specialist with more than 25 years of experience advancing resilience, recovery, and readiness across elite sport, tactical, and high-performance environments. She combines scientific rigor with practical application to help individuals and organizations perform at their best under pressure. Krista earned her Ph.D. in Movement Science from Florida State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Her diverse career spans leadership and consulting roles with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, English Institute of Sport, and multiple U.S. national governing bodies, where she served as High Performance Director. She has also consulted for professional sports organizations, helping teams integrate evidence-based performance, nutrition, and recovery strategies to optimize athlete health and success. In the tactical domain, Krista has supported military research organizations and elite military units, developing performance solutions to enhance readiness and resilience in high-stress environments. Her work bridges research and operational practice, focusing on the human factors that drive sustained performance and recovery. At O2X, Krista specializes in the science of winning with a focus on sleep to optimize resilience helping tactical professionals understand how sleep impacts physical readiness, decision-making, and long-term health. She provides education that empowers individuals to improve sleep quality, enhance resilience, and maintain mission effectiveness in demanding environments.