Prior to joining Sharp Insight, Christie worked as Executive Director at Crossroads Community Food Network, a food justice organization based in Montgomery County, Maryland. She has extensive experience in sustainable food systems and has led many boards, committees, and task forces, ranging from developing a county-wide food security plan to identifying strategies to increase fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide. Her career began with an AmeriCorps placement in a 21st Century Community Learning Center, where she developed a love for community-based organizations. 

Christie holds a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BA in Biology from Lawrence University.

Outside "the office"

Christie enjoys spending time outside with her kids and dogs. She maintains an edible forest in her yard and tries to squeeze in a workout class, swim, bike ride, or yoga class whenever possible!